Arne, the mathematics looks impressive but I can't make sense of it. I just trust your calculations! :)

Could you possibly send me the dimensions of the rig? I think I can manage to work everything else from there.

Cheers,

Steve. 

Arne Kverneland wrote:

Steve,
I had a go on sketching up a rig for a Hartley TS16..You should find it here.

Arne 

I bought my mast section from Federated Flags and Flagpoles in South Australia.  Ask for Ian Schmidt.  He is an enthusiast about junk rigs and unstayed masts.  No other company I spoke to would have anything to do with me when I said I wanted a flagpole I could use as an unstayed mast.  And none of them had a suitable section.  Yours will be easier because it is smaller, of course.  If you look up the company on Google, the "Contact us" section has his office and mobile numbers.  I found it easiest to get him on the mobile number.

I also enjoyed your comments, Steve, about building in watertight compartments.  There's always something to learn on this forum.  When I built some years ago, I heavily filleted both sides of the vertical sides before putting a double layer of glass and epoxy over the joint.  I glued in timber cleats around the top edges to attach the lid of the compartment and also put circular watertight ports in the lids.  This allows one to inspect the interior and even use some of the compartments for light stowage.

Hi all. I thought I would migrate to this forum to work through the nitty-gritty details of how I am going to re-rig my Hartley TS16 as a junker.

Rather than go through a stressful process of decisions about things I don't know much about, I would really appreciate being advised on the setup I need to get the best out of my boat.

I know I want a junk sail, but the best design? I am thinking of the cambered design, and I think I can carry about 180 - 200 sq ft (16.7 - 18.5 sq m.)

I think I have decided on an aluminium 3 section tapered mast, very similar to the one I built for my B & B Spindrift 11, which is a great design. I would like to be able to use standard aluminium rather than the more expensive alloys, so a shorter mast option would be the preference.

Other than that it's just then help with the details of how to make and install the sail.

Any assistance welcome!