What is a Sloop Rig?

[rgallagher]

We have decided to upsize next year and I have been looking at ads on all the different web sites. I would like to buy either a Cat 30' or ODay 30'.I have seen ads for Catalinas refering to them as Sloop Rigged. What is the definition of a sloop rig sail boat. To me, they look like a regular Cat 30.I also assumed that a "Capri" is more of a daysailer and not really designed for weekends.can someone help me out?

 

[Jim C]

Standard rig

A sloop rig is the most common rig type you'll see with one mast, one main sail, and one foresail. This is also sometimes referred to as a Marconi rig. I've included a link to a page that briefly explains most rig types under "sailboat rigs".As to the Capri, you're right, these are stripped down racer types, not your comfortable cruises like the 2 you're looking at.Good luck,Jim

 

[Rgallagher]

Thanks Jim

Thank you for the response and link.

 

[Dan]

Sailing Calculator

Check out this sailing calculator. Does a fair side by side comparison fo boats.