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Craic:
The options to tune up the BayRaider seem endless.
I have built my -improved- jib clubboom a good bit longer so I can now use it for the asymmetric spinnaker too. BTW, that waterstay is very important because it must convey some of the strong forward pulling forces into the hull.
The spi foot is held by a snap-shackle which can be released from inside the cockpit.

Craic:
OOps, photo size. Here:

Craic:
Reduced photo size here:

Graham W:
Claus,
What is the purpose of the track on top of your carbon jib boom?  Not evident in this picture but in another one that you posted that I have temporarily mislaid.
Graham

Craic:

--- Quote from: Graham W on 17 Jun 2011, 08:51 ---Claus,
What is the purpose of the track on top of your carbon jib boom?  Not evident in this picture but in another one that you posted that I have temporarily mislaid.
Graham

--- End quote ---
Graham,
I have made that carbon boom to be used on different boats and with different jibs, I experiment around a lot. Through the track I can adjust the boom swivelling point and also compensate for different sail foot lengths and adjust for different foot tensions too. Besides, the track makes the boom a little bit stiffer. It's a lovely job, well worth the effort.

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