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triathjohn wrote:
Yes Lil you are right. I could remove the clevis and cotter pins. and that might be acceptable but for two issues. 1. I don't think that the square peg and hole were ever permanently connected (I could be wrong). 2. The other setups I've seen have a slide that goes down into the sail track - no messing with the clevis and cotter pins. Ideally that's how I would like mine to work.
I think I will pursue that type of setup. Thanks for making me realize that I can use the clevis and cotter pin in the meantime if I'm willing to epoxy the "squares" together. I'll wait to see if I can use the slide-in gooseneck before I do any epoxying.
Thanks again.
rnmaine wrote:A previous owner mounted a 2" eye loop on the forward aspect of my mast, about 6" above the line that marks the boom placement. I've only had my DS1 a short time, but this loop has been useful each time I've gone out.
My boom attaches with a slug that drops into a slot (technical definition). Once it's in the track, I lift it up a little bit, and tie off the downhaul to the eye loop. This keeps the boom nice and high, and let's me rig up worry free while the crew gets settled underfoot. Once the main is up I just switch the line back to the aft side and fasten it in the downhaul cleat.
Pretty good bang for the buck and time, 4 screws, and helpful while trailering too.
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