I thought the dimensions seemed a little excessive, but without having any experience, I couldn't be sure. Thanks for the confirmation. I have...
I need help determining the scantlings for a solid wooden mast to be used on an outrigger sailing canoe. The main sail is a 100 square foot...
The Wa'Apa is a 24 foot outrigger sailing "canoe", very different from a sail assisted light boat. It is a Polynesian design configured as either...
Doesn't it depend on what types of conditions you will be sailing in and the sail plan you have chosen? I think rip stop would be too light a...
Given similar factors a hard chine will usually have greater wetted surface. But, not all things are equal. A boat with chines is likely cheaper...
I especially like pages 310-315 with its description of the junk rig and a photo of a one sailing close hauled. Many of the designs in here look...
The junk rig association had the opportunity to compare two of the same model boats one with the manufacturers standard marconi rig and one with a...
I wouldn't discount the typical junk sail so readily. Didn't you already build a Wa'Apa? Gary tried a junk rig and stated he saw no difference in...
You might be able to learn something from studying some of the SF bay scows or New Zealand scows. There was a lengthy and informative thread on...
Have you seen the Top Gear UK amphibious car episodes? Jeremy Clarkson created something very similar, the "Toybota." The first one he made...
Any clue what the parallel lines are that run vertically down the middle of the main sail? The luff is surprisingly round on the jibs, or is that...
Thank you all for your very informative replies. It will take me a while until I can understand it fully, but I think I get the gist. I was...
Is it worth it to fiberglass the board? Does this add anything in terms of rigidity? Or is it principally to protect the wood from water intrusion?
I have often thought that the higher aspect sails split onto separate mast, made sense for a junk rig for some of the reasons you have given as...
All I meant by that comment was that often I feel we let preconceptions keep us from exploring and developing improvements. We assume a junk rig...
I guess I am one that doesn't like to compromise. My interest in the junk is principally its ease of handling characteristics. As a disabled...
I was referring to plan form, but both your post made me consider that it can also be tapered toward the tip or have the bottom edge rounded. The...
Bataan: I learned quite a bit by reading your posts and descriptions of your vessel. She is a fascinating craft. I too love historic designs and...
A couple quick questions: Does rounding the trailing edge of a foil near the tip reduce or increase tip vortex? When does an endplate...
I am familiar with Colvin's Gazelle. I ask the question because there is so much disinformation/opinion about the topic. And it relates closely to...
