true double ended (pointed, not flat ends) don't sail well upwind.
when they heel over the curvature of the side of the hull develops
terrific weather helm. you have to pull the tiller up under your chin
creating a lot of rudder drag until they finally luff up and stop.

Mark Hindley ) writes:
Hello,

I am trying to decide on a double ended lapstrake boat to build. I
need to find some more info on rigs -- particularly the diffreence in
terms of handling and sailing between gunter and
standing/dipping/balanced lug. Any help or pointers to useful sources
would be gratefully received.

Also, I would like suggestions of plans. I am leaning towards one of
Iain Oughtred's. Are there others I should consider?

Thanks for the help.

Mark
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