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Topic: Mainsail
Can the mainsail be used loose footed?
| ID Number: | 000024 |
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| Date: | 2008-10-20 |
| Short Answer: | No |
| Answer: | Current rule: The foot shall be attached to the boom by a boltrope which may terminate 6 inches from the clew. A clew slide may be added. Roach reefs, zippers and similar foot control devices are prohibited. |
| Section: | §V-5.1 |
| Status: | Affirmed-X |
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Comments
| Date: 2008-10-20 Name: John Kiener | Can the sail be fitted without feeding the foot into the boom (like and IOD) so that the draft can have a wider range of control? If so, can the boltrope be cut from the foot? Could a shelf be built into the foot? |
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