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You could add 12" to the boom length to overcome any inefficiency when beating.
In Response To: What advantage does it have over a conventional cat rig? ()
The inefficiency from the boom decreases off the wind. Not linearly, but decreases none the less.
A cat rig has the advantage of no blanketing off the wind.
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- 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.
- What advantage does it have over a conventional cat rig?
- You could add 12" to the boom length to overcome any inefficiency when beating.
- Bending the stick
- Wow with an offset like that...
