I replaced a wire loop in my main downhaul with one. It goes through the tack of the mainsail, around the boom gooseneck, and attaches to the top block of my downhaul.
Gotcha.. i saw the wire on the isotopes and would prefer line as well... i personally just have a loop of line on mine.. but gotta love a nice splice when possible.
I also made a slightly shorter loop that goes through the mainsail tack and around the boom gooseneck. That way, the boom floats with the sail.
not sure i follow this.. your gooseneck floats in the track and this pulls the gooseneck up and allows it to fall? ????
You can put a loop through the mainsail clew and around the boom to act as a boom bail. If that is too far aft, you can hold it in place with a track-stop. You can also use such a loop as a floating keeper if you have a trackless clew outhaul.
Gotcha.. but as i move my outhaul i would move my block position.. .and conversely my blocks would be pulling my outhaul outward all day... but if it works on your cat... awesome
