what is this on my boom

[hertfordnc]

Photo shows harware on boom. It's on both sides. It runs about 3-4 feet or one third the length of the boom.

The boat uses a loose footed main.

Somene thought it was for lazy jacks but it seems more robust than neccessary and the track does not go forward far enough.

[christyleigh]

Maybe boom connections points for your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reef lines ?

[JT1019]

The lazy jacks would connect to the small eyes on the lower side of the boom. I can see two in the picture.

[merlin2375]

Originally Posted by christyleigh

Maybe boom connections points for your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reef lines ?

Maybe but he said it only runs 1/3 the length of the boom, right?

[christyleigh]

The picture is of the aft end so running only 1/3 would be correct for reef points. It also looks like they are adjustable.

[T34C]

I agree that is looks like attachment points for reefing lines.

[Faster]

I'll second (EDIT: third) the reef point idea... neat system but on the heavy side hardware wise; adjustability really isn't necessary if the padeyes are located properly in the first place.

[hertfordnc]

wow- four responses in 40 minutes. I could have provided a better photo.

So this really is a bit of a mystery? If it's for reefing they do not line up with the reef point on the current sail.

Here's a photo of the whole boom:
dsc_4662.jpg

other images of the baot and the rig are at:

boats

thanks

[Plumper]

They are for reef lines. Adjust them so they line up. That is why they are on a track.

[hertfordnc]

But the track only goes forward about 3 feet.

see phot: dsc_4662.jpg

I'm guessing this was for a very differetnt sail than what I have but I'm trying to understand.