dog wrote:
Only a few important points you forgot to mention.
1) Mid-boom sheeting requires larger main sheet gear as you have less
leverage compared to end-boom sheeting.
2) The forces on the main sheet are generally higher and the boom is
far more susceptible to breakage, as the outer end of the boom is
essentially unsupported and the mid-sheet mounting weakens the boom
where it is attached.
Not normally a problem as the points where the sheeting system connects
to the boom are normally spread out ( on my boat over 2 feet)
3) Prevents the use of boom roller furling gear for the mainsail.

Lots of boat with mid boom sheeting have inside boom furling as for the
old roller reefing, who has that anymore?
On 2005-12-08 07:23:02 -0500, "Capt. Rob" said:

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For the cruiser racer, the mid-boom sheeting is the clear winner. It
clears the cockpit and is far more friendly to guests and young
children

It seems to me that whatever system you have, provided it is properly
designed should be fine. I prefer to have mid boom because it keeps the
sheet up high at the forward end of the cockpit and out of the way of
the way. On a big boat it makes dodgers and biminis etc less
complicated. In a small boat it makes ducking the boom less traumatic.