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Ozzie
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A technical article , but no relevance to investigators just bit of boat dreaming here....

http://riviera.boatshed.com/solaris_sun ... 01346.html

While surfing the world of boats last night I came across this interesting setup. I have read about wing sails but this combines the pivoting action of a wing sail with a conventional Marconi rig ...more or less.

I then had to see one in action. This was on YouTube.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FVpggT35zck

Only problem is you need a mast on steroids to hold the thing up.
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Not to mention that massive boom sweeping over our rear deck Ozzie!
Interesting idea though. I like the simple age old junk rig as used by one of my favourite small boat voyagers Roger Taylor. (thanks for the original reference Peter)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0jsPOlg7Ovc
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I am a big fan of Roger and Mingming read one of his books, thx for reminder his vids are great.

See I still visit and read the posts

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How is the new boat going Mark?

I was also interested to see Ming 2 . I think his hatch setup on no 1 was brilliant, the ultimate waterproof setup. But I can sympathise with his getting older and needing better access.
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Post by Mark »

Ozzie, the Sonata 7 is a great boat perfect step up from an I563. Spent quite a lot of time getting it set up for single named sailing in BB as opposed to holiday cruising in Gippsland lakes. So very happy and is surprisingly fast hits 6-7 kts with modest breezes.
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