Re: What size for yard and boom for a balanced lug, 58 sq ft?

I put a 61sqft balanced lug on my cartopper at one stage. The spars were both 1" diameter hardwood (eucalyptus). They were strong enough but not stiff enough. If I were to remake this rig I will go for 1 1/2" diameter.

Despite the flex in the spars I absolutely love the simplicity and flexibility of this rig. The cartopper experience has influenced me to make a 205sqft balanced lug sail for my Chebacco 25 (still under construction - but the sail is finished)

Andrew

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph" <ralphwoodard@...> wrote:
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> Hello,
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> I'm building a 10 ft pram with a 58 sq ft balanced lug sail and I'm looking for advice on what diameter to make the boom and yard.
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> I'm thinking of making the boom 1 1/2 diameter and the yard 1 3/8 diameter (my best guess). What have other people used for this size and type of sail?
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> Thanks in advance,
>
> Ralph
>

Hello,

I'm building a 10 ft pram with a 58 sq ft balanced lug sail and I'm looking for advice on what diameter to make the boom and yard.

I'm thinking of making the boom 1 1/2 diameter and the yard 1 3/8 diameter (my best guess). What have other people used for this size and type of sail?

Thanks in advance,

Ralph