Check out www.kastenmarine.com/design_stream.htm.
Pesquero Sorry, the attachment did not make it. Second try here...!
Pesquero I looked at the Pesquero design in Maxsurf. I strongly recommend starting with one of the Maxsurf example designs in order to model the...
A web page where you will find most of the Maxsurf online learning links can be found at http://www.kastenyachtdesign.com/maxsurf/learning.htm....
An example of a short gaff design is the 44' Redpah at www.kastenmarine.com/redpath.htm, which shows the fixed spans nicely. An example of a...
The cool thing about using a pair of fixed spans for the gaff bridle is that the "pick point" where the halyard is attached is above the gaff. If...
Many folks will try using a single halyard with a type of attachment that slides along a bridle / span attached to the gaff. What works much...
I've designed, built, and sailed on boats with short gaffs using single halyards. This was done specifically in order to simplify the sails & the...