Anybody recognize this boat?

Platapus · 07-09-10, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

ketch (two masts).

Is that what a Ketch is? I always wondered. Do all ketches have two and only two masts.

(yeah I am a landlubber)

Gerald · 07-09-10, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

Is that what a Ketch is? I always wondered. Do all ketches have two and only two masts.

(yeah I am a landlubber)

at least, but this depends...http://www.boatingsf.com/photos/nehe...e_edited-1.jpg

SteamWake · 07-09-10, 01:30 PM

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.

07-09-10, 01:30 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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