Boom Height

   They might have, but they release the kicker to tack. The best thing about being rather small for Contender, I don't have to let the kicker out. I've got enough other things to think about! 

Like... quick release the kicker before it completely capsizes... Get on the centreboard and grab the trapeze rope for  leverage!!!        & nbsp;         & nbsp; 3 times   
Phew, it's been a busy race today!

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Black no sugar Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 04 Location: Somewhere between Brighton and Lancing Online Status: Offline Posts: 3941	Post Options Post Reply Quote Black no sugar Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Boom Height Posted: 24 Jul 06 at 12:06am
	They might have, but they release the kicker to tack. The best thing about being rather small for Contender, I don't have to let the kicker out. I've got enough other things to think about! Like... quick release the kicker before it completely capsizes... Get on the centreboard and grab the trapeze rope for leverage!!! & nbsp; & nbsp; 3 times Phew, it's been a busy race today!
	Lancing SC

Hobbo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 02 Jun 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hobbo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 06 at 7:12pm
	Roughly 60 cm (Just crouched down with BA on and got bro to measure height 5cm above higest point ) - i do however have a cringle in my sail and i am a lanky bast so others may have it lower. Saying that IMO you should be more concerned with getting a height that you're comfortable with in the Cherub rather than going for the minimum as is seen in other dinghy's. Edited by Hobbo
	Contender GBR 362 Osprey 1318 - IVplay SSC

timnoyce Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote timnoyce Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 06 at 11:47am
	Just in the process of rigging and setting up my new mast but have got to lower the gooseneck a bit to fit my sail. I know the Contender has a reputation for having a low boom... but how low is it? Could people measure the height of the boom from the floor just so I know what is a realistic height! Cheers, Tim
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