I should mention that the masts are over 52 feet long.
If you're talking to me, I am no expert, and haven't even sailed my boat yet - I'm still fixing it! So I can't say anything from my own point of...
I am reminded of an analysis by Navy scientitsts that I read long ago, about the chinese junks. One of the big differences that was noted was...
Chief, I suggest you take a look at some of the pictures and specs of my boat - I've posted the link above but here is a link to the pictures:...
That is a strange boat - if nothing else, it seems to take 'windage' to new highs. :)
Maybe I'm not enough of a traditionalist - I like the looks of the a-frame on the cat! Of course, I'm biased, since I bought and am restoring...
I should say, my boat's mast legs are hollow sitka spruce, not lightweight composites. The boat is not build using high tech lightweight...
What's the advantage of the catenary vs. straight mast legs? My understanding of the straight mast legs is that the major forces are all in line...
More about Kolika, and bipod mast engineering As it happens, I am proceeding with purchase of Kolika, having gone through her with the surveyor...
Your second pic of the 'wishbone rig' reminded me of SailRocket for some reason - probably just the sail shape: http://www.sailrocket.com/
Thanks for the pic - I missed that one before, and it saves me climbing the mast! I wondered how it was set up, up there. I'm presently...
PS - You've owned 9 --- what? !?!?! was that women, horses, boats, or all three? :)
Globaldude, I just now saw that you had posted back in March, and were going to see the boat. I'm sorry I didn't get the message - I will have to...
Brian et al, I believe this vessel is presently on the hard at Shaw's Boat Yard in Dighton MA - down the hall from mine. I am told the...
