[bolger] Re: Solent lug, wasMicro Navigator's rig
BO>Hi Pippo,
BO>One alternative you might consider is replacing the jibheaded rig with a
BO>Solent Lug rig. This gives effectively the same sail shape, but on shorter
BO>spars. That way you keep the looks of the original Micro.
BO>If you haven't come across this rig, I might be able to find a picture I can
BO>send to you.
BO>Bill
There is a photo of Chas Andrew's Black Skimmer rigged with a solent lug
(for trailability) onhttp://www.ace.net.au/schooner/bskimmer.htm
Tim & FT2
BO>One alternative you might consider is replacing the jibheaded rig with a
BO>Solent Lug rig. This gives effectively the same sail shape, but on shorter
BO>spars. That way you keep the looks of the original Micro.
BO>If you haven't come across this rig, I might be able to find a picture I can
BO>send to you.
BO>Bill
There is a photo of Chas Andrew's Black Skimmer rigged with a solent lug
(for trailability) onhttp://www.ace.net.au/schooner/bskimmer.htm
Tim & FT2