Lateen and Daggerboard
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:39 pm
Hello!
Starting a Pocketship build in Kentucky and had a few modifications that I would welcome any feedback on:
1. What about a lateen rig? Much of my experience sailing has been with Snarks and I like the simplicity of the lateen. No stays, no chainplates, simple rigging and unrigging. I have seen some lateen modifications on West Wight Potter 15s.
2. What about a daggerboard instead of a pivoting centerboard? I have also sailed an Oday DS II and the centerboard got stuck constantly. When it did free up it would slam into the hull. I built a Skerry from CLC plans a few years ago and the simplicity of the daggerboard in operation and construction really impressed me. Easier to build, easier to replace and easier to see if any damage or leaking is occurring in the trunk. You could even have different daggerboards of different lengths ready for where you are sailing that day, the depth and conditions.
I appreciate any thoughts.
Starting a Pocketship build in Kentucky and had a few modifications that I would welcome any feedback on:
1. What about a lateen rig? Much of my experience sailing has been with Snarks and I like the simplicity of the lateen. No stays, no chainplates, simple rigging and unrigging. I have seen some lateen modifications on West Wight Potter 15s.
2. What about a daggerboard instead of a pivoting centerboard? I have also sailed an Oday DS II and the centerboard got stuck constantly. When it did free up it would slam into the hull. I built a Skerry from CLC plans a few years ago and the simplicity of the daggerboard in operation and construction really impressed me. Easier to build, easier to replace and easier to see if any damage or leaking is occurring in the trunk. You could even have different daggerboards of different lengths ready for where you are sailing that day, the depth and conditions.
I appreciate any thoughts.