So I'm new to sailing (no experience) and have been restoring a RedWitch here in Adelaide SA to its original glory. To be honest I didn't need to do a whole lot but I have replaced a good amount of rigging hardware and done a little painting.

I've not had added any sails before nor have I raised them but then again we haven't left the trailer yet. I don't want to add sails on the trailer as I'm worrying if I accidentally pull in a sheet a gust might pull it all over. I have added the boom before without the mainsail but it obviously droops at the rear.

My question is, should there be a cable or something that connects to the rear of the boom (where the outhaul is) that hangs it from the mast head?

Thanks in advance



Kris

when at anchor or hard stand I use the main sheet to keep the boom level and allow ease of access to the cabin and the deck.
On my Farr 740 I had a short length of cable attached to the back stay with a "d" shackle attached that connected to the boom end allowing to secure easily at anchor to support a shade cover.