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Old 28-01-2017, 16:51   #31
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Please explain:

The rigging you mean?

External chain plates with traditional rigging. The way vessels were rigged in the 1800s. Look a bit DIY though.

Ironically, fancy new dyneema rigging is going back to this style of rigging, but with fancy alloys and such.

Definitely not a Triton. Sort of similar to a Tavana though...great little boat...if you like that google Tavana.
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Old 28-01-2017, 20:48   #32
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Amazon's got everything
https://www.amazon.com/Self-Steering...+sailing+craft

14 bucks, not bad
It's also available for a free download, and I found it right on this forum. Please do a search, you'll find it.

Good luck, great book for anyone interested in how things work.
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Old 29-01-2017, 12:57   #33
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It cost me $18.98 and I'll have it this week. You guys are the best.
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Old 29-01-2017, 12:58   #34
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The rigging you mean?

External chain plates with traditional rigging. The way vessels were rigged in the 1800s. Look a bit DIY though.

Ironically, fancy new dyneema rigging is going back to this style of rigging, but with fancy alloys and such.

Definitely not a Triton. Sort of similar to a Tavana though...great little boat...if you like that google Tavana.
I think the rigging is sexy. It's both functional and pretty.
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recommended reading too:
https://www.amazon.de/Self-contained.../dp/0877420823
("time by lunar distance"!!)
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