Subject: Re: [baidarka] Sail Plans
From: Dan Freidus (freidus@wwnet.net)
Date: Sat Aug 30 2003 - 08:34:39 EDT
Have you looked at the sail rigs that commerical makers have
available? THat might give you a good jumping off point.
CHeck Folbot,Klepper and Balogh Designs.
DAn
>I am toying with the thought of fitting a sail to a foldboat hull.
>We have moderate but steady winds here, and it would be great to be
>able to tack upwind. The inflatable sponsons in the hull should give
>me enough added safety margin to get away with this. If it works, it
>would become an option for the baidarkas.
>
>I have a design I am starting to play with, but I would really
>appreciate input from anyone who has tried this. In particular, I
>would like references on the principles of sailboat design,
>relationship of the various force centers, etc.
>
>I am not interested in only being able to go downwind... I want to
>tack this hull into the wind, so that makes it a whole different
>ball game. And there would be the added embarassment of finally
>having to paddle a kayak with a rudder... oh well.
>
>Thanks, gang!
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