Hi gonzo. yes, I was thinking I could experiment with a footed sail (club footed jib?) but I'm looking for a little spinnaker first. I...
Oh, windsurf masts are straight. windsurf sails have a pronounced curved luff. It takes a serious amount of load (6 to 1 ratio at least) to pull...
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If you've ever rigged a sail board you know that the mast tube has to submit to the sail. It takes crazy force to bend the tube like that....
I don't know the "words" so this is difficult for me to describe. Regardless of how stiff my sticks are.....they set with a little curve....
Yes. You're right of course. (I'm going to say something foolish....I'm sure) But that is not an issue with my rig. (which is balanced upwind...
It seems you need to hollow the luff a little more. Every sail you can buy with a wire luff will be cut incorrectly for a freestanding rig....
Is there a forum for sails and design? I want to talk about sails.....I tend to infuriate and make unsupported claims.... Rob, as you said,...
Thanks Rob. The sharpie I had (a long time ago, 1985) Hull was 30'. Designed by Chris Maas. I wanted wishbone booms, but I never made them. The...
Thanks Rob. Very encouraging. (just seeing those masts makes me want to have one!) And Par, I will definately be referring back to your work. I...
Thanks Par, thanks Rob and Gonzo. I have plenty to yak about.....I have to go to work.
If anybody has built freestanding masts or owned them I would love to hear your experiences. Maybe weights, heights, just the basics.....thanks....
Thanks Gonzo, that's helpful. Wow! Have you guys seen Robs masts? (And proa) Really impressive! A couple of photos you can see the rigs play...
And I was able to get my mast as low as 22- 3/4 lbs. before I also started adding weight back on.
Wait. Wait!, don't go away angry. It is so great to hear from you......! No, I do not have a closed mind about carbon.......I thought I...
Anyway, I am just experimenting with square spars, using his sailtrack, going a little higher. I suspected he might have left some gas in that tank.
You haven't even asked me why? Herreshoff was a smart dude. He would use square spars for his smaller boats. A problem Herreshoff was...
Can't find even one? I don't want to debate you...I want to discuss freestanding masts with someone who's built them. That guy and I are...
I call bs. Where are the pictures and all the freestanding birdsmouth masts? I've built a few freestanding masts in this range, has anyone...
Well, yes I read that birdsmouth masts have tapered staves. But not in thickness. (Unless its done from the outside?) And calculators are great...