Read the advertising brochure a bit more carefully, Bubbles. Or maybe
you simply don't know enough about sailing to recognize the
difference
between the Hoyt boom and a plain ol' staysail boom.



Sigh.
They are both types of staysail booms as the Hoyt Jib boom can be used
for staysails. Don't believe that, Doug???
You can find them on Island Packet boats for example, such as the
newer 350. But if ads are all that matter to you, then IP calls it
"The Hoyt Boom equipped Staysail." Check it out, dummy!
I oughta know, Doug. I actually work with this stuff while you read
Cruising World. I'm working on a project now using the system on a
Tayana.
I've sailed the 28 and had no issue with the deck space used. The 28's
design goal was not to have anyone on the foredeck anyway. There
aren't even any lifelines on most hulls.

You've been busted again, Doug.



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