Footy built from Trash

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@Walt_H

I have a question: it looks everybody that uses that rig has the mainsheet going to the forward end of the boom. Is there an advantage to that placement, as opposed to attaching it the same distance aft of the pivot?

@Doug_Hemingway

Brett’s design calls for a very flexible main boom, to assist in the depowering action of the rig. Forward of the pivot is rigid, so it really is the only place one CAN attach a sheet.–Doug

Doug & Walt,
Brett’s concept suggests potential for aft boom flex to depower, but it is not required. The twist of the forward boom wire will also depower, but without increasing leach twist. So I think it is feasible to have an aft boom sheeting.
This could be done even with a fair amount of aft boom flex using the concept proposed by Brian in the “equilibrium rig” thread:
http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?p=40691#post40691

@ebd

Hi has anyone used 2 booms-a stiff one attached to the wire with a flexible one (1mm CF) attached above it with sliding adjusters such as cable ties which could be moved along to adjust its stiffness according to the wind strength?? Brian

The main reason I chose a forward sheeting point was the convenience of not having to suspend the sheeting fairlead above the hatch opening