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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

17-02-2009, 18:12

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Gaff rig for Ingrid ?

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Posted By Sam Plan B

Ah, Peter, There you have it. Character and...

Ah, Peter, There you have it. Character and aesthetics is the essance of the issue. "No man would go to see who hath the contrivance to get him in gaol, for to be at sea is to be in gaol with the...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-02-2009, 08:51

Replies: 23

Gaff rig for Ingrid ?

Views: 12,500

Posted By Sam Plan B

The one and only Tom Colvin is still alive and...

The one and only Tom Colvin is still alive and kicking. I have exchanged a few emails with him asking for advice on this and that. His website is:

Colvin Site Index...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

14-02-2009, 08:56

Replies: 23

Gaff rig for Ingrid ?

Views: 12,500

Posted By Sam Plan B

Talbot is right. A gaff main would have center of...

Talbot is right. A gaff main would have center of effort (CE) lower and further aft than a typical triangular main. The result will be excessive weather helm. One way to ballanced the rig (as in the...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

13-02-2009, 19:37

Replies: 23

Gaff rig for Ingrid ?

Views: 12,500

Posted By Sam Plan B

Permit me to offer a few musings on the subject. ...

Permit me to offer a few musings on the subject.
1. Aluminum tube could be made to work. If you want a traditional look the tube would need to be tapered. This is not a rare thing since flag poles...

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