My other boat has a loose footed main and I love it.
My M17 has a North 'racing' main with a shelf foot. So far as I can see
this shelf dealio is basically useless.
I am sending a couple of sails into North during the off season the be
worked on. One thing I am wanting done is to make the M17's
main into a loose footed version. A well roached foot is preferable IMHO.
Personally I like the light air easy adjustability and foot shaping
options with a lucy. ~:0)
Tim D
M17 #369 'Puff"
Kelowna BC
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Ken Wheeler wrote:
group,
I just ordered a new main and jib for my 1979 M17. I ordered a loose footed
main, now I'm not so sure. Is anyone else using a loose footed main and how do
you like it. Incidentally FX Sails is currently giving a discount if you order
more than one sail. I ordered an offshore main and 110% jib for a total of
$867 with the options I wanted.
Ken M 17 "Mo Bettah"
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