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From: Thomas (no email)
Date: Sun Aug 07 2005 - 12:17:30 EDT
--- In , Goose Hammond
<gogoosehammond at y dot dot dot > wrote:
Tohmas, do you own a 43' Ketch" I just purchaced a 42' I have to pick
up in spain in a few weeks and I know nothing of of gaff rigged ketch
boats. Any advice would be great. Thanks
> Gooose Hammond
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Goose - Yes, I my boat is a 43' Ketch. But I'm marconi rigged. So no
advise on gaff rigging other than it requires a bit more care when
raising sail (and a bit more strength). I think that the best thing
about a split rig arrangement is the different sail configuration you
can create to accommodate the weather. I often sail single-handed and
if the weather is up, I'll sail jib & jiggers (jib and mizzen only).
In like winds, my boat will do 8.5kt with main & jib, and 7.5kt with
mizzen and jib. If the weather comes up even more, it is easy to 1/2
furl (reef?) the jib and put a reef in the mizzen. Don't have to
fight the big main (it is secured and effectively out of the way).
When I had my mizzen made, I had them put the second reef points (very
deep)and I use that as a storm sail (also use that as a positioning
sail when at anchor).
Good luck with your new boat.
Thomas
s/v Elusive
www.sv-elusive.com
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