Is it best to sail the Mark2 with a flatter profile?
Question: Also, when outhauling, If I go ...
Question: Also, when outhauling, If I go to “spec” on my Duotone boom there seems to be a big pocket at the cams…. Is it best to sail these sails with a flatter profile?
I hope I am explaining myself well enough.
Thanks for any input.
Answer: There is always some “range” in the outhaul,,, different masts can affect the dimension by 1-2cm…,,, different booms can interpret the actual dimension differently…
The point here is not be too tied to the “number”. Better to tune the sail to the desired feel and look, number be what it may.
So, with your downhaul set- and it sounds like you have the downhaul set correctly- you should add about 4cm of positive outhaul to the sail from the neutral position. This is a good starting point. You can reduce or increase the outhaul to add or take away draft(power) from the sail body.
For sure the Mark 2 requires a fair bit of outhaul tension- this will help the cams rotate easily, and make the sail handle more easily overall.
