Gunter Rig ?

[pcv]

Question
I have a Mcwester Kelpie with a 3/4 rig on an alle mast, but the mast is not in very good condition.

At home I have wooden mast that came from a boat with a Gunter rig thats about the right hight ect.

The question is.
A) if I fit this mast can I still use the sail's from the ali mast
B) Can anyone recamend a good book that covers this subject with regards how to rig stays ect
C) If this is not a vailied option

thanks

pete

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[William_H]

I don't know the boat, but the mast must be in awefull condition for you to consider fitting a Gunter rig. To my mind the fractional rig is the most efficient and most easily adjustable to conditions I say stick with it. If the mast is so bad you can add strenthening patches to corroded areas etc.
Doesn't a gunter rig have a gaff etc? I wouldn't think your main sails would suit. Regards Will

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