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Beyond the Bermuda Rigs
In Response To: Remember the Aerorig. ()
Tom Cunliffe wrote an article in Yachting Monthly: http://www.yachtlanovia.com/YMarticle.pdf
It talks about Junk rigs, Freedom, Aerorig, etc.
The difference between inovation and gimmick is determined by "acceptance". However, the framework of history needs to be be broad enough -- remember the Edsel which was before its time.
Messages In This Thread
- Has this new rig by Gary Hoyt been posted?
- Wow with an offset like that...
- He talks during the video about the off set from port to starboard.
- He talks during the video about the off set from port to starboard.
- The load on that upper gaff must be substantial
- Gimmick?
- Makes sense. I see no down side, except one
- Based on my experience with the Freedom 25 wing mast......
- Remember the Aerorig.
- Beyond the Bermuda Rigs
- I've always liked the idea for cruising.
- What advantage does it have over a conventional cat rig?
- Bending the stick
- Wow with an offset like that...
