Rebel Cat Junk Rig feasibility

  • 18 Feb 2014 16:35
    Reply # 1500520 on 1500339
    Hi Fred,
    Well, this isn't an everyday challenge you've set us, but here are some thoughts:

    In a more conventional cat, I'd say to put a mast in each hull, but in this case,there doesn't seem to be any ability to resist rotation of the hull relative to the deck, so that's out.

    So with a central mast, the rule of thumb would be that an unstayed mast should have 10% bury (10% of its length) within its support. I would suggest that you set up a short tube into which the mast can be dropped, and then add four wire or Dyneema stays from the top of this tube to  the corners of the deck platform on which it is mounted. This platform will need to be stiff enough that it will not twist under sailing loads.
  • 18 Feb 2014 11:23
    Message # 1500339
    Deleted user
    Hi all, 
    I have been looking around for a simple portable sailing vessel with easy DIY potential and came across the Rebel Cat 5. http://rebelcat.com/ Not what I was originally looking for but it seems to meet all my perceived needs. Price being one of them. 

    I'm curious about what some here might say about setting up a freestanding mast on such a cat for a Junk Rig.
    I understand the pressure on the mast and hull is not as high as with a bermudan rig but can anyone comment on how feasible it may be to play with Junk Rigs on this? 

    Is there a rule of thumb saying something like "For a mast of X hight and a sail area of Y then support for Z pressure must be given to the lowest 1 meter of the mast." ? 

    When that is finally understood how can the structural modifications be quantified to be at least in the right ball park? 

    Thanks for your time on this. 

    Fred.
    Last modified: 18 Feb 2014 11:50 | Deleted user
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