Posted by GregSeaHawk on
URL: https://forum.seahawk17.org.uk/Genoa-Sizes-for-a-Fractional-Rig-tp4024499p4024508.html

Hi Tom,

Tom Altee wrote

Ever hear or know of anybody that converted the fractional rig to a full rig?

Apart from the "tall rig" boats mentioned on the History and Jeckells Memo pages, I am aware of one or two. However, I suspect they are "make do" repairs because of mast failure, rather than an active decision to fit a taller rig.

Here's, Kittiwake, an example that was offered for sale in 2013. I grabbed the photo from the advert:


However, I could be wrong. See Mike Cullum's Introduction!