Boom clearance

[dgibbons]

Hi everybody,
As the newest owner or a flush deck Frances (Malish), I have a question; do you have to duck while sitting in the cockpit for the boom to pass?

I am 5'11" (standing) and the boom is a definite lethal weapon.

Is it just how I rigged my boat or basic to the design?

thanks
Dennis

[itchen]

I am 5'10" and have more than adequate clearance when seated. My boat is a trunk cabin model and has a taller than standard mast. I can
measure the distance to bottom of boom from top of seat if you are interested. You may consider having the leach cut higher so that the boom sets a bit higher towards end of boom.

Best to you

Mark
SV Seabird

[dgibbons]

Mark,
thanks,
Can you also measure the distance from the deck to the gooseneck?

I am 5/11 and have to keep the topping lift hard to raise the boom enough for safety.

Dennis

[itchen]

Dennis, I will measure this weekend when at the boat. Any other measurements that you need ?

Best

Mark

[itchen]

Hello Dennis,

The measurement from the deck at base of the mast to the goose neck is 39". Hope this helps.

Sincerely

Mark
SV Seabird

[Facemire]

Hi everybody,
As the newest owner of this pre workout or a flush deck Frances (Malish), I have a question; do you have to duck while sitting in the cockpit for the boom to pass?

I am 5'11" (standing) and the boom is a definite lethal weapon.

Is it just how I rigged my boat or basic to the design?

thanks
Dennis

It's not you, it's the design. I'm having the same problem.