Lintie
New Member
Ketch or yawl
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This could be the start of an interesting discussion. I have done considerable research into finding definitions which differentiate between ketches and yawls. I have found several, two of which have already been used here.
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Probably moot. I don't know where a definitive answer would come from. My own reasoning is based on the part played by the mizzen in the total balance of the rig. The ketch mizzen is mainly a driving sail, whereas the most important role of the yawl mizzen is as a balancing sail.
Balance is an advantage of both rigs. My neighbour's Wight can be balanced on any point of sailing except dead downwind, which makes her very easy on the crew - a good thing in a cruising boat, especially when shorthanded. But I do think the Mk 2 is an all round better boat than the smaller Mk 1, which I'm sure this one is, so whether this one would behave the same I don't know.
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This could be the start of an interesting discussion. I have done considerable research into finding definitions which differentiate between ketches and yawls. I have found several, two of which have already been used here.
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Probably moot. I don't know where a definitive answer would come from. My own reasoning is based on the part played by the mizzen in the total balance of the rig. The ketch mizzen is mainly a driving sail, whereas the most important role of the yawl mizzen is as a balancing sail.
Balance is an advantage of both rigs. My neighbour's Wight can be balanced on any point of sailing except dead downwind, which makes her very easy on the crew - a good thing in a cruising boat, especially when shorthanded. But I do think the Mk 2 is an all round better boat than the smaller Mk 1, which I'm sure this one is, so whether this one would behave the same I don't know.
