There is no boom on a traditional lateen sail as seen on dhows that work
between the Persian Gulf and East Africa. There is just a short (ish) mast
and a very long yard, the end of which is pinned down near deck level at the
bows and the sail is loose footed. Shape rather like the 'alternative
lateen' shown in dotted lines in the reference you give.
Very fast on a reach but when you tack you have to manhandle the end of the
yard round the other side of the mast.
Edgar


"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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http://dragonflycanoe.com/stephens/s...d_rigging.html

This is a pretty good reference..

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"Charlie Morgan" wrote in message
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On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:17:35 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

I think it's yard and boom.

I thought it was yard and gaff.

CWM