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Great thank you! That's all I needed to know.

From my desk based on that photo? No I can't conclude that, especially given that the boat seems to have been modified. However, the...

That's interesting and useful, thanks! So, considering that: 1. The rig was originally a masthead (with runners already there) then at...

Because it’s been modified to be a fractional rig. It would have been masthead originally

I might just stick with my current boat. A Stephen Jones Hustler 33. Good old IOR boat that weighs 4t and runs like a train on rails...

Yes that’s already been discussed earlier in my post (see page 1)

It’s an interesting observation. I suppose they thought the boat was already capable racer and tried to get her to perform better and...

So I spoke to the owner and it turns out the original rig was masthead then they added an extra 3m of mast (another owner), longer boom...

And why is a fractional rig more suited for the Baltic?

What is she like downwind in the rough?

What boat is that in the picture?

Thank you all for the very informative replies. I am talking to the owner soon to understand a bit more about this particular set up. He...

Certainly could do the voyage, but for a trade winds blue water cruise I wouldn’t choose that one. A simpler masthead rig with big...

As it’s a Swedish New Gambler 35 but the sailboat data site reports it as masthead rigged. It’s a fairly heavy boat though so it...

Yes. On my Huster SJ I have a similar set up, 7/8 fractional swept back spreaders and fixed back stay and I never touch anything. The...