woodscrew
Senior Member
I am planning on adding a boom and steadying sail to the mast on my Bristol 42 trawler. I installed the mast with this in mind so it is rigged appropriately. I hope to get two things from this sail. It should help the boat weather cock at anchor (although it tacks way less since I switched to all chain). Mainly I hope it will help reduce the roll. The sail will be about 75 sq ft, and the mast steps on the flying bridge, mast head height of 22'6", so it is fairly high up and far aft, where I imagine it will have the most effect on both roll and weather cocking.Anybody have one on their boat? I've heard opinions ranging from it's great to don't waste your time. Thanks in advance, Woodscrew