Come to think of it you're right! (for the very first time.)

All a bent boom does is shorten the length of the foot.
You just have to outhaul it a little more to compensate.

You don't know **** about politics but you do know boats.


S.Simon


"The Captains Master" wrote in message ...
On Mon, 8 Sep 2003 16:51:34 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote:

Geez Thom, gimme enough credit to know a shelf when I see one.

I've only been sailing for more years than most of these idiots have
birthdays.

S.Simon - drinking to that on his sixth rum and Chek cola.
Happy Birthday, whooeeee! Go Dolphins! (They suck!)

So maybe you could explain how a shelf footed main will be flattened
as the boom bends.
Methinks it would get deeper as the clew moves closer to the tack!

Yo do know what a shelf foot is...don't you?


Oz1...of the 3 twins.
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.