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Donal
 
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Default Sail Aerodynamics


"MC" wrote in message
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JAXAshby wrote:
does a frac rig benefit

because the mainsail supresses the jib's tip vortex,



no.


or does the jib
vortex hurt the drive of the mainsail?



yes.


Yes, the benefit is from the greater adjustability of the frac. rig.



lots of advantages to a frac rig, but suppression of the tip vortex of

the jib
is not one of them.



Shh, it'll take Doug quite some time to figure this all out.



MC,

I'm usually quite lost (at sea) during your discussions with Doug.
However, I never expected to see you depend on Jax for support. Well,
now I know!




Regards


Donal
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