Walt wrote:

Martin Baxter wrote:

What is the largest triangle (area) that can be fitted into an area
bounded by the boom, mast (between gooseneck and backstay crane),
backstay crane and backstay?

This is basically the problem that is causing such a kafuffle in a few
other threads here.

Well actually it's not going to be a triangle....

Actualy, yes it is. The largest triangle is obviously going to be a
triangle. Read your question again.

My question defines an area bounded by for sides, a quadrangle, I
suppose I should said "plane geometric shape" rather than "triangle",
sorry for the confusion.


Now, I don't know why you are concerned with triangles, because sails
aren't triangles.

Ummm, that's why I said "Well actually it's not going to be a
triangle...."

//Walt