Putting a junk rig on a V22

[jriehl]

All,

I'm thinking about a long-term project of converting my 1974 Venture 22 to a junk rig with an unstayed keel-stepped mast. In all likelihood the mast would need to be forward of the stock tabernacle. Has anyone seen or heard of a 22 in this configuration? I was on another forum (the "junkrig" group on Yahoo) and one person was doing a more involved refit that included modifyig the deck...I'm not looking to do that. One other question...in planning for this possible refit I need to know the center of lateral resistance (CLR) for the boat...does anyone know where the CLR falls (assume keel and rudder extended). Thanks.

John

 

[MrBill_FLL]

Someone in the keys did this, and it was up on Craigs list. (when I saw it). had some youtube video... I might have posted it about a year or so ago.

he was a full time live aboard...


-Why would you want to do this?
I would guess its faster down/off the wind, and has a unique look.

Any other reason?

here it is... a real beauty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkw-6l5j4C8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97MxWhhq7g8&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFTqCpdyRWE&feature=relmfu



'sugarpup' unicorn rig (?)

 

[rgranger]

I remember seeing that too....

I've read a book called. "Design and Build your own Junk Rig"... It does make you dream some.

Here is a "bat winged" junk design....

 

[rgranger]

Also, check out the current issue of Small Craft Advisor (No. 75). There is a story on p. 22 of a guy who converted his 21 foot sailboat to a junk rig and he sails across oceans in it.

 

[Hollyweirdos]

Go Mingming!

 

[jriehl]

All...thanks for the replies

-Why would you want to do this?
I would guess its faster down/off the wind, and has a unique look.

I'm planning on building a junk-rigged schooner when I retire in a few years, and wanted to get some experience with building the sail. The biggest attraction for the junk sail in my opinion is the ease of reefing.