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    Balestron angle of attack control

    In some balestron rigs, the jib is mounted to the boom, like this: In others, the jib is mounted to a yard with a pivot point at about 30% back...
    Thread by: misanthropicexplore, Apr 16, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Sailboats
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    Square Balestron Rig?

    I'm aware of the basic compromises involved in square rigged vs. fore-and-aft rigged. What sort of compromises would be unique to making a...
    Thread by: misanthropicexplore, Jan 23, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Sailboats
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    Has anyone ever sailed a catboat with a balanced rig?

    I don't really care if it was a balanced lugsail, a junk rig or a balestron. I just wonder if the balanced rig undoes the lack of pointing caused...
    Thread by: misanthropicexplore, Jul 9, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Boat Design
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