What is a the name for the line or piston system that exerts a downward force on a boom and thus helps control the shape of a main sail?
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Thanks to the last winner, Charlie Potts, for the correct answer to “What type of sailboat has the mast set far forward and no head sail?” Charlie answered catboat.
