Re: Lateen rig on p15

Steven W. Barnes (oldsurfdude@worldnet.att.net)
Thu, 24 Dec 1998 11:34:46 -0800


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william wrote:
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> Can any one explain the advantage of the Lateen
> rig on a p15?

Short rigging time, easy sail trimming, easy tacking, faster downwind.

> What is the down side of using this
> setup? Thanks.

Don't sail real close hauled because it's slower than sloop rig when
pinched.

Mine's for sale, but not because of lateen rig, because of small cockpit
size.

:)

Steve Barnes sailing a Capri 16, #74,
and saleing a Potter 14, #561, in San Diego.
"Everything is everything!"
OLDSURFDUDE