• The kicker boom strop
1) Take one end of the outhaul and tie it to the metal eye at the end of the boom,
using a knot on knot (see picture 4.12).
2) Lead the outhaul around the mainsail clew hook and back through the metal eye,
making sure that the tail comes out on the left-hand side of the boom (also see
picture 4.12).
3) Lead the outhaul along the left-hand side of the boom, through the
webbing strap, and through the cleat mounted on the top of the boom.
4) Tie the end of the outhaul to the end of the outhaul elastic, using a sheet bend
(see picture 4.13).
5) Take the other end of the outhaul elastic and thread it through the plastic bullseye
at the front end of the boom (see picture 4.13).
6) Lead the outhaul elastic along the top of the boom and through the webbing
strap.
7) Tie the end of the outhaul elastic to the mainsail clew hook, using a knot on
knot (see picture 4.12).
Picture 4.12 The Aft End of the Boom
Mainsail
Clew Hook
Outhaul
Outhaul
Elastic
Boom
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