A traveler would also work. ~Hans
> On Jun 1, 2021, at 5:07 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I have a short line with a clip on the back of the boom that I attach to > the split backstay and pull the traveller to the opposite side until it is > tensioned to keep the boom from swinging. Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > >> On Jun 1, 2021, at 4:54 PM, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Doug, >> >> Thanks for the follow up info. I enjoy reading how C&C mysteries are solved. >> >> On Calypso, to prevent the boom from swinging like a late 40’s Bebop band I >> have pulled the traveler hard over to one side then used a light line to >> hold some tension from the other. >> >> Also when at anchor with a side wind I used the foreguy attached to the >> spinnaker pole track and applied some pressure forward to prevent “UFO” type >> pumping of the mast. >> >> Martin DeYoung >> Calypso >> 1971 C&C 43 >> Seattle/Port Townsend’s yard >> >> From: Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List >> Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 10:55 AM >> To: Stus-List >> Cc: Doug Mountjoy >> Subject: Stus-List UFO noise update >> >> I just wanted to give an update on my UFO noise. It turned out to be my boom >> lift. I had it tight to slow down boom swing. Now the boom swings, but no >> UFO's. >> >> >> >> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device >> >> Doug Mountjoy >> Port Orchard YC >> Port Orchard, WA >> Rebecca Leah >> 1988 LF39 >> >> >> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with >> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >> Stu > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
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