Go for it
It's been done before and well documented. I suggest
http://www.paddlin.com/fivelakes/balrig.html
http://www.enter.net/~skimmer/building/building.html
Good luck
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|I have an old 18' Grumman aluminum canoe that I grew up with canoeing
| most of the rivers in FL. It has enough room to carry 4 people or
to
| carry camping equipment for 2. It seems like it might be possible
to
| design a good sailing rig for it. Maybe use a lateen rig,
outriggers,
| retractable leeboards instead of a dagger board, design a good
rudder.
| It might be the ideal rig to explore the local shallow salt water.
Any
| thoughts on this?
|