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Glenn Ashmore

July 6th 06 10:47 PM

Omtomist rig?

What would you call the rig of an Optimist pram? It has a gaff but it is
not really a gaff rig is it?

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Glenn Ashmore

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Peter HK

July 7th 06 04:55 AM

Omtomist rig?

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:2yfrg.115875$Ce1.22234@dukeread01...
What would you call the rig of an Optimist pram? It has a gaff but it is
not really a gaff rig is it?

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Glenn Ashmore

It's a spritsail, hence has a sprit not a gaff or a yard.
Some would further classify a rig on the presence of a boom or its type-
hence a boomed spritsail.

Peter HK

Glenn Ashmore

July 7th 06 09:41 AM

Omtomist rig?

It's a spritsail, hence has a sprit not a gaff or a yard.
Some would further classify a rig on the presence of a boom or its type-
hence a boomed spritsail.

Peter HK

That's it! I couldn't for the life of me remember. Thanks

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Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

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