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
Boom clearance
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Re: Boom clearance
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
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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
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Re: Boom clearance
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
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
Re: Boom clearance
Dennis, I will measure this weekend when at the boat. Any other measurements that you need ?
Best
Mark
Best
Mark
Re: Boom clearance
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
The measurement from the deck at base of the mast to the goose neck is 39". Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Mark
SV Seabird
Re: Boom clearance
It's not you, it's the design. I'm having the same problem.dgibbons wrote: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