The ketch rig is an especially effective rig for larger boats (40ft and up). Just a quick recap: the ketch is a two-masted sailboat that has a mainmast (front) and shorter mizzenmast (aft or back). Both masts …

Ketch How to recognize a ketch: a medium-sized sailboat (30 ft and up) with two masts a smaller mast in back a taller mast in front both masts have mainsails sails are fore-and-aft rigged Sail design of a …

Sep 17, 2023 · Ketch - two masts (mizzen), fore-and-aft rigged on both masts. Main mast with only slightly smaller mizzen. Mizzen has mainsail. Schooner - two masts (foremast), generally gaff rig on …

Ketch Ketch at St. Anthony Light by Tim Green How to recognize a ketch: two masts medium-sized (30 ft and up) smaller mast in back taller mast in front both masts have a mainsail fore-and-aft rigged …

one masted boats - sloop, cutter two masted boats - ketch, schooner, brig three masted - barque fully rigged or ship rigged - tall ship Everything with four masts is called a (tall) ship. I think it's outside the …

The main and jib on a large sloop can be quite large and more unwieldy than smaller sails on a ketch or yawl of the same size. For frequent sail changes, this makes a big difference. The sloop is also a …

Interested in the gaff rig, but unsure whether it's for you? Trying to pick the right sail rig type can be a challenge. In order to help you out, I made this list of the advantages of the gaff rig.

When you first get into sailing, there are a lot of sailboat parts to learn. Scouting for a good guide to all the parts, I couldn't find any, so I wrote one myself.

The best hull design type for sailboats in rough sea conditions is a deep-V hull or its modified version. The best rig type is either a cutter or a ketch, but for ease of handling, a sloop rig is best. A full …

Many boats have two pieces of external canvas added to them by owners - the dodger and the Bimini. They're different in purpose and design, but both can increase your comfort on the water.