Vol, I think it needs replaced. It would draw the eye and be seen as a flaw. It does look curious, like the sail is luffing, but an experienced sailor would trim it pretty quickly.
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Vol, I think it needs replaced. It would draw the eye and be seen as a flaw. It does look curious, like the sail is luffing, but an experienced sailor would trim it pretty quickly.
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Jamming in some sails work at the end of each day keeps the project moving. The main and foresails are now assembled.
The yards will be trimmed later. The schooner in the...
:happy:I studied pictures of yours when planning mine. I'll probably go back a few more times.
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My weakness for luggers revealed. Suzanne and I built Agility last year. The new lugger...
Yes Vol, the masts will be scratch built. I use carbon fiber rod and crazy glue. I think it's interesting how the topmasts of the fore and main are on backwards.
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I've decided that I need a lugger. I downloaded the top picture for sail shape. The hull will be a modified Alligator.
I have the courses cut out. Next up, cutting out the...
Vol, you could always contact someone at the USS Constitution, and explain your project. I'm sure their history folks would love to answer that one.