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Old 07-09-10, 01:30 PM   #5
SteamWake
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Its a Gaff rig sloop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaff_rig

Popular due to their good 'balance' and ability to more or less sail itself on nearly any point of sail. Not to great up wind though.

Some hobbiest may build one from scratch or some sort however it is most likely about 50 years old.
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