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Do you use a HOOD Stoboom?
I installed a "HOOD Stoboom" system that''s unfortunately not available "new" now, but mine was hardly used.
I initially ordered the Profurl open boom system, but had some bizare trouble the West Australian distributer, so I had to forget it. I found this complete system for a fraction of the cost, so I was happy.
I like in-boom roller systems because you can use a fully battened sail and trim it much like a "normal" set-up. .
I had some problems with the line-drive and the boom aligment, but all is now under control. But, don''t let a "clutsz" use it until trained..
I have added some sail-reinforcements and loops for a "3rd reef" if things get really hairy down here close to the "Roaring 40''s" .
I just love it when I can first furl the head-sail from the cockpit, press the Autopilot button and walk up on deck and roll the 350'' main in about 20-40 seconds.
Hard yacka, but easy now when I put the mainsail halyard on the Anderson winch REVERSED and a elastic cord as "friction brake". It gives the right tension and I can just crank like crazy.
Summary: This stuff is like most gear on a boat, only as god as the installation and the "set-up".
Fair sailing and let me hear what you think of your HOOD Stoboom system!
I installed a "HOOD Stoboom" system that''s unfortunately not available "new" now, but mine was hardly used.
I initially ordered the Profurl open boom system, but had some bizare trouble the West Australian distributer, so I had to forget it. I found this complete system for a fraction of the cost, so I was happy.
I like in-boom roller systems because you can use a fully battened sail and trim it much like a "normal" set-up. .
I had some problems with the line-drive and the boom aligment, but all is now under control. But, don''t let a "clutsz" use it until trained..
I have added some sail-reinforcements and loops for a "3rd reef" if things get really hairy down here close to the "Roaring 40''s" .
I just love it when I can first furl the head-sail from the cockpit, press the Autopilot button and walk up on deck and roll the 350'' main in about 20-40 seconds.
Hard yacka, but easy now when I put the mainsail halyard on the Anderson winch REVERSED and a elastic cord as "friction brake". It gives the right tension and I can just crank like crazy.
Summary: This stuff is like most gear on a boat, only as god as the installation and the "set-up".
Fair sailing and let me hear what you think of your HOOD Stoboom system!