Refueler
Well-known member
Surely no one hoists a sail with the mainsheet sheeted in & the vang down hard.
There should be no tension on the leech whatsoever. In fact a small ( just enough) amount of topping lift to take the weight of the boom is my preferred option
I generally agree with you as having sheeted in can create extra friction etc. But my kicking strap never gets adjusted - even when winging it ... but then again I'm only a small Motor Sailer.
My Topping lift is set to carry boom so it doesn't rub sprayhood and just enough slack when sail hoisted to allow sail to carry boom.