On Tue, 05 Oct 2004 21:44:48 GMT, Jim Conlin wrote:

I share your appreciation for convenient reliable, fast boats.
TYvek sails on a closet pole don't accomplish any of that.

I think it's an interesting idea, but not for me, not this time... But it
must be very educational to do experiments like that.

Sometimes a little focus is preferred.


Beg, borrow or steal a copy of the book "100 Small Boat Rigs" by Philip C. Bolger, International Marine, 1984 ISBN
087742182X . It's just full of design ideas.

Actualy a librare owned one lays beside me. I think the book is a little
thin thow. Lean on facts one may say.


If there's a one design or manufactured boat whose design you like and whose parts are available, you might well
save a buck or shorten the debugging period by using it.

My thought was that it may, in some way be more difficult to "adopt another
child"... so it could be more difficoult.

But... perhaps that is worth the effort to just buy well proven sails and
rig.

But, it's not much use if the prices is sky high for the rig choosen. Are
there reasonable priced gear for all classes?




If you have high expectations for versatility and convenience, and if the boat is big enough to tolerate the
complication, a cat yawl rig has a lot to recommend it. Search for Antonio Dias' 'Harrier' design. Carbon spars
make it briliant.

Two, masts!? No, no... not for me. A plain cat could be, but I think I go
Bermuda sloop.


Morgan O.