In the manual it shows a section of rope/line that takes the shock of the forestay. My boat appears to have had one originally but is now missing it.
What is this bit called? I’ve seen it called a shock cord in the literature but the google results from that term aren’t super helpful.
Can I make my own?
What kind of line should I use? (Stretchy vs non)
Is it bad to run without it?
https://imgur.com/a/7OYvOUK/
I got the boat for cheap because it didn’t have any sails. I have since purchased a jib and main sail from Intensity Sails. I put the sails on to test fit them and I found the boom on my boat doesn’t go low enough on the mast to get the sail tight because there’s something intentionally installed in the track preventing it from going lower. It also looks like the boom downhaul cleat is screwed into this track limiter. I’m tempted to pull the bit out and cut it down but I figured I’d ask you guys first.
Is this adjustable?
I can’t find any clear photos of what it’s supposed to look like online so could someone weigh in and tell me where my setup is wrong?
https://imgur.com/a/Vn3U36z/
The end of the boom is probably the most confusing part for me. I’ve figured out that the pulleys on the boom are for sail reefing but I can’t figure out how the main sail clew attaches to the end of the boom. The end of the boom has two holes to attach to but I’m just not sure how. Some of the illustrations make it unclear if the clew gets its own bit of line to attach to or if it’s somehow attached to the reefing line on the boom.
Which is the way it should be?https://imgur.com/a/RzlJjY4/
I see so many variations to how these are set up but I’m really just looking to put it as it was originally designed. I’m new to sailing and I’m keeping the rigging stock for now. I apologize if I’m calling anything by the wrong name, the jargon is new to me. Thanks so much for your help!