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Carl

This question will probably sound funny, but I am trying to fill out a PHRF application and I do'nt know the differance between a fractional and a masthead rig. Carl h240 Relentless
 
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Tom s/v GAIA

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Hi Carl, on a masthead rig the forestay and there for the headsail goes all the way to the top of the mast, with a fractional rig the forestay is attached below the top of the mast, so any headsail hanked onto it can only go a 'fraction' of the way to the top. waiting for spring!! Tom s/v GAIA
 
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