Halyard sheave hole query

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SV Tin Cup,

I had a Hood Sto boom on my last boat ( 34") when I bought it. I thought at the time I would leave it on for a season and if it didn't do it for me I would replace it. Well I can tell you that despite operating it as per manual and having the correct set up, the sto boom ended up being caled "that #*@*&% piece of s%%&^!

It used to be a hassle when you have to say reduce past the first reef point in stronger winds as the sail used to ride forward on the boom if the angle wasn't just right.

I got rid of it and went for a new boom section with a new battened main (2+2) and lazy jacks and was much happier.

regards,

Andrew