Don't forget about luff tension on a balance lug, requires very stiff mast and a large purchase for a sail of that size, without it it will not...
The bigger the balance lug is the harder it is to control the twist. The chinese lug with its multiple sheetlets to control the leech might be the...
You could at least build a working model.
Assuming we are talking about dipping lug on a unstayed mast I think it would require two halyards too- first halyard tied to the gunwale to act...
Buy Gary Dierking's book on outrigger canoes, there you can "steal" ideas how to build iakos, lightweight foam & glass amas, sailing rigs and side...
Do you want it to sail too or just paddle?
I was also thinking about some simmilar system to make the dipping lug a bit easier to tack to short handed crew. Do you think that the lower part...
You are welcome It is a very cool design and I am looking forward seeing more paddling videos
The sunfish rig is a very good suggestion, can be found for cheap used and will not look out of place on OC.
I would go simple, balance lug or oceanic lateen
In that case the most logical course of action would be to build 2part 16ft Wa'apa and leave the possibility of adding central 8ft section...
I think mr Dierking was against s&g construction for his hulls due to resultant chine unfairness which may occur. Regarding the weight difference...
Buy Gary Dierking's book on outrigger canoes whether you plan to build one of his boats or not, it is invaluable source on everything related to...
I would use spruce for mast and old carbon windsurfer mast for boom and yard- thicker end of the mast for the boom and thinner, bendier one for...
It is a mono.
