footed

Due to storm damage last July (aka Christmas in July )we're going to buy a new main and we're hearing from our local loft that a loose footed main is the way to go. Any feedback? Also it would be time to add a cunningham and convert to single line reefing. Our boat is still stock w/slab reefing...

The current rage here in the Chesapeake is going for a loose footed main when buying new sails. I was wondering if by simply taking the sail slides out of the boom along the foot would accomplish most of what is gained in a loose footed main. I realize the sail is cut somewhat different...

Loren, I'm about to buy a new main and I'm looking for opinions on loose footed vs bolt rope style. My Newport 28 currently has a bolt rope on the boom but North Sails now uses loose footed. You sail here on the river and I think you cruise and race. I really just daysail or cruise. Your...

Was sailing a week ago and noticed what appeared to be bend in the boom in maybe 8kts of breeze going up wind (E 38-200). I never noticed it before, but i never looked. Any concerns of a loose footed main verses bolt roped version? Seems like mid boom sheeting puts some serious loads on the boom...