V-14' Alumacraft, has anyone tried to rig a sail?

[Clifford_Akov]

I just love my boat, and I am always looking for ways to enjoy being on the water. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to rig their tin boat with a sail? I know it is not the most popular way to enjoy an aluminum boat, but what the heck. I already have a motor and oars, seems like a challenge to me. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
Regards.

 

[Kismet]

There's a few mfrs of sails for canoes, and most have a provision for keels which drop over the side to maintain stability. They don't use masts, but catch the wind like a parachute in most cases.

I suppose it is possible to do the same for a v-hull, but you'd be pushing a lot of weight and water, and would probably need more square footage to be of any benefit.

so.... dunno

 

[T Man]

Without some sort of daggerboard you would have one incredibly unstable setup. Finding a place to mount a mast would be difficult as well, especially if you wanted to have a jib

 

[Clifford_Akov]

Funny, Alumacraft used to make a sail boat, S-14.

Will use leeboards and mount an unstayed mast on front seat.

When I get started, I will upload some pictures.

Thanks for responses.

 

[Clifford_Akov]

Friend supplied an old Laser sail, just set the mast in to check out the scale.



Starting to look like a sailboat. =D>

 

[Kismet]

Aside from a strong dose of mis-givings, I'm going to follow this thread closely.

There's something about "unique" quests which has always fascinated me.


Have fun, be safe.

[-o<

 

[Clifford_Akov]

Found a leeboard at Sailor's Exchange in St. Augustine, now to design a bracket.



Needs a little TLC and minor fiberglass work, but for $20 - not bad.