roberts 43 conversion

i have access to a brand new 43 in steel - uncompleted- set up for a sloop rig- is it possible/ feasible to reconfigure the sail plan to a gaff schooner rig. access to the keel is dead easy right now- being incomplete as it is- to remove the current mast compression post- and build two new ones.
has this been done before- are there plans out there for this change-
next step might be a na- but just looking for some feedback

 

I suspect that the original plans had the options for a sloop rig,
Contact Roberts for information
It would be easier than designing it from scratch if it has already been done

 

You might want to contact Fine Line in Australia, they own the early designs & still support, the 45 has an option for schooner.. lots of the original "design" material from BR was quite generic in detailing & adaptable, I'm sure Fineline can supply drawings at some cost.
http://www.finelineboatplans.com/br...ns-40-65ft/bruce-roberts-classic-45-boat-plan

They also have some workshop drawings available for rudder mods that seem to be necessary.

Regards from Jeff