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[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=rondog] The downhaul won't synch all the way because the boltrope near the foot keeps jamming up against the helper and this time I didn't catch it.  [/quote]
Are you using the stock 3-1 downhaul with the cleat on the mast? The easiest way to vastly improve your downhaul is with the "Power Downhaul" 5:1 system, it can be added without any modifications to the boat.
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What condition is your sail compared to the boats that were pointing higher?

Fix whatever it is that's giving you problems at the foot of the sail, not sure what the "helper" is, crew?  8-)

The thoughts on amount of mast rotation upwind have changed over the years. When catamaran sailing in the '90's we pointed the H18 limiter at the shroud, but later the Australians started rotating the mast to be more in line with the boom. This makes perfect sense if you think about how that produces a smoother entry and lets the wing shape of the mast contribute to the sail area.[/quote]

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