David_bone
Username: David_bone
Registered: 07-2012
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 09:10 am:
This winter, I installed a 5/8" dia. stainless steel horse across the stern, just forward of the gallows, mounted with angled plates on the outside of the bulwarks. (Classic Marine)
Last week, I gave it a good test and so far am well pleased.
Though I can't claim any speed increase, we did see off a Norfolk Gypsy and another larger boat, which I normally, wouldn't achieve.
Certainly, the sail acquired a much better shape and I probably sailed better close hauled, by not being able to pull the boom in too close.
I also prefer, that I am now always facing the mainsheet lead and cam block.