Kayak Project

 Kayak:          CLC Chesapeake
 LOA:            18'
 Beam:           24"
 
 Sailrig:
 LOA:             8'
 Beam:           10'
 
 Sail:
 Type:           Sprit sail, loose-footed w/ boom
 Area:           51 sq. ft.
 
 Spars:
 Mast:           9' (8' above deck)
 Boom:           9.5'
 Sprit:          9'
 
 Rudder:         Feathercraft
 

 Rigging details:
    Running Rigging               Standing Rigging
      1 peak halyard                 1 forestay (to grab loop) 
      1 sprit snotter                2 shrouds  (to eyebolts on akas)
      1 boom outhaul
      1 boom vang              
      1 main sheet (thru traveller)     
 
    Sail attachment
      halyard at peak
      luff laced to mast
      outhaul at clew

Additional notes

  • Straps on amas are there to prevent them from falling off, as the attachment straps failed in heavy seas. (These straps are being replaced by bolts)
  • A rudder extension sleeve is being built. The boat has a lot of weather helm and requires paddle assistance through certain tacks, but jibes very well.
  • A small (18 sq foot) jib is being constructed to increase upwind performance and provide assistance through tacks. Also, it will look good.
  • The sprit sail was less than $200 at Glen-L. They have several small dinghy sails which would work well for kayak rigs.

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