Corsair 31 : rotating mast or not ?

esse0esse · 23-02-2008, 08:16

Do trimarans beneficiate much from having a rotating wing mast ?
Is this a performance only addition ?

**Steve Rust** · 23-02-2008, 11:41

Check the multihull archives there is a thread going on rotating rigs on cruising boats. Short answer is yes a trimaran will benefit from a rotating mast. Whether this benefit is worthwhile may depend on how you intend to use the boat. Some feel that it is more prone to failure than a standard rig.

Maren · 09-11-2008, 04:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Rust

Whether this benefit is worthwhile may depend on how you intend to use the boat. Some feel that it is more prone to failure than a standard rig.

What is your take on the issue, if you have one?

23-02-2008, 08:16	#1
esse0esse Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18	Corsair 31 : rotating mast or not ? Do trimarans beneficiate much from having a rotating wing mast ? Is this a performance only addition ?

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Steve Rust Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minneapolis MN Boat: Searunner 40 Trimaran, Siruis 22 mono, 16 foot MFG daysailor Posts: 509 Images: 82	Check the multihull archives there is a thread going on rotating rigs on cruising boats. Short answer is yes a trimaran will benefit from a rotating mast. Whether this benefit is worthwhile may depend on how you intend to use the boat. Some feel that it is more prone to failure than a standard rig. __________________ Don't trust your dog to guard your lunch. Patrick, age 9

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