--- In harryproa@..., "darrellpriest"
<darrell.priest@t...> wrote:
> Re Harry and cruising not racing. I like the sound of having two
masts
> and Junk rigs.Maybe it's because it's been a heavy day and I'm
knocked
> up - just want to lay back and relax. Might be a good way to go!
Junk
> rigs look like they share this outlook. Will these two sail areas
aid
> steering and balancing reducing load/reliance on rudders?

No, the side force is the same.

> Masts unstayed OK?

Yes.

> With Junk rig will sail rotate sufficiently around mast
> to do the job when shunting or would a boom attachment to mast be
> needed like easy rig and/or rotating mast?

No need for special rotating mast. My junk proa "Ping-Pong" has a
very simple junk rig. Can't see any reason why a junk-scooner-proa
masts should be different.

> Could sail area alone be
> used to turn and set up boat when shunting?

Yes, after years of practicing... Use rudders!

> How about cost comparison-
> extra rig versus simpler sail cut/lines/longevity or is this just a
> story?

I would say that a bigger easyrig versus two smaler junk rigs are
about the same, but the sails of junk rig are only a fraction.

> Enough for now it's time for a feed. Give us a yell.
> Thanking you
> Darrell


Terho