The boltrope stretches when the outhaul is heaved tight.
The shelf collapses and folds so it can't be seen.

The boltrope contracts when the outhaul is slacked off.
The shelf expands to fit the shape of the more rounded foot.

The boltrope is made of polyester.

There's a leech line but no foot line.

There's always enough pressure on the outhaul to make
the clam cleat work just fine.


S.Simon - a shelf-footed aficionado




"Thom Stewart" wrote in message ...
Neal,

You described how you tension the foot of your sail. I asked how you set
the outhaul when you ease it? Do you just depend on the boltrope
tension? What draws the outhaul in and maintains its' position.

Even on my old sail, with the shelf, I had a drawstring on the foot to
control the curve. You've never mentioned what maintains the curve of
the foot you set. Does the bolt rope supply enough tension to keep the
outhaul fast against the cleat? I figured that the bolt rope is looser
after all these years.

Just curious?

OT