Steve-- Well for one thing, the vectors trying to knock your boat over would be increased, without any compensating increase in speed (sail area). So performance-wise and safety-wise, it seems like it would not be advised. On the other hand, if you are unlikely to be caught out in high winds, perhaps it wouldn't matter so much. -- Steve McClellan~~M15~#152~~Chicago
I am thinking of putting a block of wood under the mast base bracket to raise the boom, and have more headroom under a bimini. I would need new shrouds, a new forestay and a tether to hold down the tack of the jib. Plus some long bolts to fasten the bracket through the wooden block.
Am I missing anything here?
Are there any reasons not to do this?
Thanks,
Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY
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