Outhaul for Loose Foot Main

Quickstep192 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-28-2001

Anyone have a favorite way to rig the outhaoul for a loose footed main. I''m converting from a shelf foot and I''m looking for a clean way to rig an easy to use and effective outhaul.

hamiam · #2 (**permalink**) 01-29-2001

When I changed from a shelf-footed main to a loose footed main there was no need to change the outhaul. Why do you think that a change is necessary?

Quickstep192 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-29-2001

It''s my understanding that it''s desirable to make the outhaul adjustable. My current setup just ties it off.

hamiam · #4 (**permalink**) 01-29-2001

I see. Mine was adjustable all along.

Quickstep192 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-29-2001

Can you describe the manner in which it''s rigged? I''d love to benefit from learning that ways others have rigged this.

hamiam · #6 (**permalink**) 01-29-2001

Sure. In the track on the top of the boom is a car that can move fore and aft. Attached to this car is a wire that passes over a block at the outboard end of the mast. The outhaul passes thru the boom to the mast where it can be adjusted. You may be able to emulate such a setup by finding an outhaul car that will fit you boom track and mounting a turning block on one side of the boom along with a cleat.