Maxprop wrote:


Is the felucca a conversion of another type of boat with a lateen rig added,
or was it designed as a sailboat? I've always thought they look as if they
should have been powered by a small inboard.

Max, you should have a look at
http://www.answers.com/topic/felucca...ertip:continue

fairly interesting, didn't realize there was an American fleet at one
time.

Cheers
Marty