DSK wrote:

If it does require one, how difficult would it be to make a simple one
and what material (wood, metal, etc.) would be most appropriate.


Personally, I'd go with aluminum but wood may be simpler if you can find
a good grade of light, straight, clear grained lumber (spruce is ideal).

You don't describe the geometry of the sail, or the rigging. Is the sail
triangular or four sided? If the sail is hoisted on the mast without a
boom, how is the sheet rigged? What happens when you pull it in tight?

Fresh Breezes- Doug King


A couple of boat plans I had purchased over the years (but never used)
suggested going to a farm irigation supply company for the aluminum
tubeing for mast/boom. Should be much cheaper.

Don White wrote in
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A couple of boat plans I had purchased over the years (but never used)
suggested going to a farm irigation supply company for the aluminum
tubeing for mast/boom. Should be much cheaper.

If it's an 8' - 9' boat, you might even be able to use a tent pole, closet
bar, or some such

For the rudder and centerboard, they don't have to be fancy, just 1/2" or
5/8" marine ply with plain urethane paint or varnish will last years if
stored out of the water. An old ash baseball bat can be a good wood source
for a tiller.

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