About the winsurfer rig ... you cannot raise/lower/reef the sail ... and ...
you would pretty much have to put ashore to rig/derig ... just go watch a
surfer setting up ... you'll quickly see the problem. And ... it's gonna be
a tad difficult manning the tiller with both hands manning the sail.
Advantages to a windsurfer rig? None.

"JohnD" wrote in message
om...
I am thinking of getting a rowing pram dinghy and adding sail
capability. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a
windsurfer rig - it would be nice to get a two-fer, if possible. I am
also thinking of a leeboard for lateral stability.

TIA

J