outhaul [R44]: A control line that attaches the clew to the boom and tensions the foot of the sail.
The outhaul is easy to make using the sources noted below.
Sources
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- Bowsie – Select medium and black or red in an appropriate quantity. Available from SAILSetc.
- Bowsie – Pekabe 309 Bowsie
- Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin) – High quality adhesive – available on Amazon.
- Line – Braided fishing line w/abrasive resistant fibers – select 100 lb. rating. Available on Amazon.
Related Articles
- “Threading a Bowsie” usvmyg.org. April 2026.
- Pictures from the SAILSetc website that show to right and wrong way to rig a bowsie.
- TMY Editorial Staff. “Make an Outhaul Fairlead.” usvmyg.org. May 2026.
- A simple solution to keep your outhauls from cutting into your booms.
