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Junk Rig

  • February 22, 2014 10:48 AM
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    Anonymous member
    Has anyon ever considered adapting a Westsail 32 to carry a junk rig?
  • February 24, 2014 7:22 PM
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    Robert,

    Actually I have given the junk rig some consideration.  it is a simple rig that can be handled by one person.  i have gotten a lot of info from the Junk Rig Association.  if I needed a new sail rig I would probably give it a try.  The cost would range from $12-15K  with you doing the work.  Does anyone know of a successful conversion?

    A while ago a W/32 owner stated he was selling his marconi rig to start on a JR conversion.  i have no news about that effort.

    In January I did a day sail on a JR boat.  the wind was light but the ride was fine.  The boat was a North Atlantic 29.  it was manufactured as junk rig.


    Henry
    Long Beach, CA
  • February 24, 2014 7:45 PM
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    Just read a neat article on a conversion in good old boat, alas I already started sewing my sails.... Probably a good thing 
  • February 25, 2014 5:04 PM
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    Anonymous member
    The owner that was going to convert to a junk rig gave up the decision, and has sold his boat.
  • March 03, 2015 12:18 PM
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    My wife and I are planning to junk rig our w32. We won't be working on it until May. When than time comes, I'll make sure to post on this thread or start another.
  • March 26, 2015 11:10 AM
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    the main issue with the W32 and junk rig is that she is so heavy that its hard to get the rig into the boat with enough sail area; and also the westsail doesnt like a ton of weight in the bow, but junk would presumably have a large mast right in the eyes unless you did single mast.... or three mast... but whoa either way. 
  • March 26, 2015 9:47 PM
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    I would very much like to read about your junk conversion.  I imagine you have received some of your inspiration from the Junk Rig Association.  Good luck.

    Henry