I think I follow the last post regarding bow lifting or loading. However, I'm not sure I understand why folks say a hooter loads the rig more than a spinnaker.

Indeed, (it seems to me) both can be sheeted hard or eased. Indeed, it seems both load the mast, rigging, sheets and front beam.

So why it there more loading of the front beam when using a hooter, than when using a spinnaker...or is there more loading....???

Thanks,

Tom H.