Yawl Mizzen Mast

[Jonah367]

Do any one know if mizzen mast could steeped on the rudder. ie the mast set on the rudder, on a small sloop?

Thank you, blessings, 'J'

 

[Ol Dave]

Are you trying to add a mizzen to an existing sloop? I guess I don't understand the question. Traditionally yawls are set aft of the rudder post and ketches are set before the rudder post.

 

[Jonah367]

Yes would like to add a small mizzen mast and sail on the rudder. It is a Potter 19. It looks like the easiest way without cutting into the hull it's self. I want to think that I have seen some small boats with a mizzen mast near or on the rudder? I like the looks and the way a yawl functions.
Thanks for your input, blessings, 'J'ene

 

[Sam Salter]

There's more to this than just adding a mast and sail!
That's why naval architects earn good money!
sam

 

[higgs]

On a boat this size, one is not dealing with the stresses of a larger boat. I think one could do this with a bit of research and planning. I met a guy who made his 24 footer into a yawl. It was the same boat as the one I had at that time and it beat me in light air on a reach. He is not sailing this boat around the world.

When you say "on" the rudder post i am confused about that. Please clarify.

 

[Sam Salter]

I was thinking of weather helm!
sam

 

[higgs]

If the mizzen produces too much weather helm he can just ease the sheet. Hell, give it a shot. What is more enjoyable than taking on a boat project?

 

[cephius (Dave)]

Flag mast

If I sheet my ensign, am I Yawl? :dance:

 

[higgs]

With an ensign that big, you probably are.

I bet you could get a boost in light air on a reach.

 

[cephius (Dave)]

More often acts as a sun shade on a run in the summer.

 

[Lake Superior Sailor]

No But; You have acomplished reverse!...Dale