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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-01-2013, 05:59
Replies: 502
Views: 126,474
Posted By Tony B
Re: The Death of the Ketch ?

After owning several sloops and my current sailboat (now up for sale) is a ketch I can honestly say that the ketch rig is the easiset and safest rig to handle. They are perfect for single handling or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-09-2012, 08:01
Replies: 502
Views: 126,474
Posted By Tony B
Re: The Death of the Ketch ?

I am a firm believer in never changing the original design of the boat. You probably will spend money to make your boat less efficient. There are lots of optional sails for ketch rigs that are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-09-2012, 13:40
Replies: 502
Views: 126,474
Posted By Tony B
Re: The Death of the Ketch ?

BUSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, went to the dark side. My wife developed some form of a degenerative lung disorder and her breathing capacity is somewhat limited. YOu know the old saying "Cruising...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-09-2012, 12:49
Replies: 502
Views: 126,474
Posted By Tony B
Re: The Death of the Ketch ?

I agree, ketch rigged boats are a dieing breed. I dont recall ever seeing a new one in at least 15 years or more. Ketch rigs are ocean crossing rigs and most people will never do that. The only...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-07-2012, 07:48
Replies: 502
Views: 126,474
Posted By Tony B
Re: The death of the ketch?

Ketch rigs are incredibly easy to sail. Generally, once you set your mizzen which is usually only slightly off center, it becomes self tacking. Basically a set it and foirget it thing.
The...
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