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Forum: Rigging & Sails 01-14-2011, 03:50 PM
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Posted By redbopeep
Hi, James, Thanks for thoughtfully reading...

Hi, James, Thanks for thoughtfully reading through this thread. As you note, there are numerous things that Petr & Jana could do the "change" their boat's performance. I don't know their boat, but...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 11-12-2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,859
Posted By redbopeep
Sorry that we're not communicating. I though...

Sorry that we're not communicating. I though that you didn't understand what I was saying about twist. And, I though that it (twist) was worthy of conversation. Clearly now, I see, that you are...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 11-12-2010, 02:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,859
Posted By redbopeep
The way the excessive roach sail may do what...

The way the excessive roach sail may do what "they say" it does is with twist. I will hope that Richard, a very experienced fellow can chime in here. There is nothing magic about the roach--it, in...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 11-11-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,859
Posted By redbopeep
Steve Dashew favors large ketches with the aft...

Steve Dashew favors large ketches with the aft mizzen mast (and sail) almost as big as the forward main mast (and sail). He also subscribes to a philosophy of "speed is safety" and will do...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 11-11-2010, 04:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,859
Posted By redbopeep
OK...What is the goal? I really and truly don't...

OK...What is the goal? I really and truly don't think you'll achieve less heeling by employing more roach. But, is heeling less than you presently heel one of your goals? More heeling certainly...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 11-11-2010, 02:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,859
Posted By redbopeep
Petr, You boat...

Petr,

You boat (https://www.hallberg-rassy.com/monsun/monsun.shtml) is a lovely design.

Assume you are doing this for light air performance? If so, have you just considered having a nylon light...
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