I'm trying to understand the physics of why the drawbacks associated with the blade jib would not also apply to the hooter, but possibly to a greater degree.
With the extra load would not the luff on the hooter be similarly difficult to tension? And with the bow sprit seemingly braced on the crossbar but overhanging the point of securement, isn't it likely to more easily bend the crossbar when applying the tension? Or is the tension problem simply compensated for by the sheer power of the hooter?
Thanks
Norm
(new member)