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I'm a novice Corsair sailor and seek some clarification on the
attachment points of the forestay and jib on a Corsair. Based on
the previous owners advice I currently attach the forestay to the
foremost hole of the deck fitting and the tack of the jib to the
next hole back. But, I have found an owners manual which indicates
that it should be the other way around. Which is correct? Any advice
will be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Greg




Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:31 am

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I'm a novice Corsair sailor and seek some clarification on the attachment points of the forestay and jib on a Corsair. Based on the previous owners advice I...
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Jan 12, 2004
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The owners manual is correct Greg. The main purpose of any jibsail is to point the boat effectively upwind. To do that you need to get the tack attached to the...
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