I am totally new to sailing.
We just bought a 9.5' Nutshell pram and got it
in the lake. It rows just fine!
We are uncertain about the rigging
(and do not want to "too often" bother the seller).

The sail looks like the first picture and drawing he
http://www.jimsboats.com/15sep11.htm
or
http://www.clcboats.com/life-of-boat...-lug-rigs.html
(no fixed "gooseneck")
So, it the sail type = "lug" ?

I think we have the rigging mostly correct,
but for the "boom".
Should the "boom" be secured in any way to the mast?
(noting, obviously the "yard" is connected to mast by "Halyard")

Or, should the forward end of "boom" be secured to bow of boat?
(It does have a rope.)

Or, should the boom, and thus whole sail just stay free?
(or,,,, secured only between halyard and ----'lines to control'
Great frustration, I have the book "Royce's Sailing Illustrated"
but still not easy to find the correct terms! )