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Big boom sheeting
DSK wrote:
Gary wrote: We took the main boom off Oriole today to refinish. It weighed 850 lbs with everything off it. That's a BIG boom. DSK Rigged with the sail on it I think it weighs about 1400 lbs. It takes about ten guys to hoist the main up tight with a four to one purchase because of all the friction in the blocks and weight. I'm always worried about the topping lift breaking when the sail's not up. Now I know why. |
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