What are the pros and cons of cutter rigs (two jibs)? They seem to be slightly more popular in blue water cruisers, but I don't know why. The Cherubini Hunter 37's were usually cutters, and the Crealock 34 and 37 are usually rigged as cutters, for example.
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Brooke Willson
more options
My understanding is that the primary advantage of a cutter over a sloop is that with the cutter one has more options about how much sail to have up. Bluewater boats sail under a wider variety of ocean and wind conditions than coastal boats, so it's helpful to have more smaller sails, to provide variety of sailplan, especially when the wind gets stronger.
My understanding is that the primary advantage of a cutter over a sloop is that with the cutter one has more options about how much sail to have up. Bluewater boats sail under a wider variety of ocean and wind conditions than coastal boats, so it's helpful to have more smaller sails, to provide variety of sailplan, especially when the wind gets stronger.
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Chris Gonzales
Slot effect and lift
Yes, a cutter rig allows for a quick change of different size headsails. But you can also get a quick change of jibs using a twin foil headstay. A cutter rig will also give a slot effect between the two jibs similar to the slot effect of a main and jib togther giving more lift and theoretically, more speed. The two jibs can also be flown wing-and-wing. A cutter rig looks good too! Chris
Yes, a cutter rig allows for a quick change of different size headsails. But you can also get a quick change of jibs using a twin foil headstay. A cutter rig will also give a slot effect between the two jibs similar to the slot effect of a main and jib togther giving more lift and theoretically, more speed. The two jibs can also be flown wing-and-wing. A cutter rig looks good too! Chris
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David Michaels
Agreed, and...
...the cutter rig (IMHE) seems to point higher. More sail choices a big plus (again, just my opinion/experience), the retirement boat will be a cutter (mmmmmmmm.... Island Packet...Crelock...Mason... Sorry. 8^)) Might consider a babystay, but probably not. Only babystay experience was on a Cardinal 46 and a Pearson 45. Seemed like a poor compromise but not my boats, so maybe if I owned one I'd feel/set it up differently. YMMV. David
...the cutter rig (IMHE) seems to point higher. More sail choices a big plus (again, just my opinion/experience), the retirement boat will be a cutter (mmmmmmmm.... Island Packet...Crelock...Mason... Sorry. 8^)) Might consider a babystay, but probably not. Only babystay experience was on a Cardinal 46 and a Pearson 45. Seemed like a poor compromise but not my boats, so maybe if I owned one I'd feel/set it up differently. YMMV. David
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Larry W.
cutters
Ken; Like others have said, a cutter allows more options. When sailing upwind and tacking a lot, use the stays'l, especially if it's self-tacking; better than cranking that big genny for every tack, and in heavy air, the stays'l sets closer to the CLR for better balance.
Ken; Like others have said, a cutter allows more options. When sailing upwind and tacking a lot, use the stays'l, especially if it's self-tacking; better than cranking that big genny for every tack, and in heavy air, the stays'l sets closer to the CLR for better balance.
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Ken Cobb
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bill walton
for a true cutter ...
depending on the mast, I'd expect that the installation of running backs would be the most expensive part
depending on the mast, I'd expect that the installation of running backs would be the most expensive part
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John Morgan
Cutter rig with A-frame mast
Here's a pic of our Asaila 27, cutter rigged, trailerable motor sailer with an A-frame mast. Lots of fun for cruising the Gulf islands of BC, definitely not for bluewater though. The cutter rig of this boat is easily managed due to the small size but there are limitations on pointing ability since there's no mainsail. Motors great though with a the new Yamaha T-50 (not shown here). -------------------------------- Duh??? Seems that the jpg. file with the pic of the cutter rig won't open.. check the Asaila 27 article in the Trailer Sailer link from the Shared Forum, the jpg. file opens there o.k. JM
Here's a pic of our Asaila 27, cutter rigged, trailerable motor sailer with an A-frame mast. Lots of fun for cruising the Gulf islands of BC, definitely not for bluewater though. The cutter rig of this boat is easily managed due to the small size but there are limitations on pointing ability since there's no mainsail. Motors great though with a the new Yamaha T-50 (not shown here). -------------------------------- Duh??? Seems that the jpg. file with the pic of the cutter rig won't open.. check the Asaila 27 article in the Trailer Sailer link from the Shared Forum, the jpg. file opens there o.k. JM
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