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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

14-08-2009, 15:16

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Best Rig for Small Inland Boats?

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Posted By SkiprJohn

I visited a metal scrap yard in Alameda, CA and...

I visited a metal scrap yard in Alameda, CA and one in Salem, OR. Both had aluminum extrusions plus all kinds of stainless tubing and plate. You pay by the lb and it was cheap.
Hope you can dig...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

14-08-2009, 12:06

Replies: 9

Best Rig for Small Inland Boats?

Views: 4,565

Posted By SkiprJohn

Try to find a metal merchant that carries...

Try to find a metal merchant that carries aluminum pipe. Don't use steel (too heavy) you are trying to keep the weight down. I've used hang glider rigging for Sunfish boom projects in the past so...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

13-08-2009, 16:26

Replies: 9

Best Rig for Small Inland Boats?

Views: 4,565

Posted By SkiprJohn

Not quite as good as marconi, but very close. ...

Not quite as good as marconi, but very close. What you propose is more complicated than the Sunfish rig in my opinion. The Sunfish mast is 2 1/4" OD and the booms are 1 1/2" OD. The Sunfish rig...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

13-08-2009, 11:36

Replies: 9

Best Rig for Small Inland Boats?

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Posted By SkiprJohn

The two most common used for small boats are a...

The two most common used for small boats are a lateen like a Sunfish and a marconi like the Laser. I find the Sunfish much easier to rig and a very simple design. It has 75 sq ft of sail. There is...

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