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Note: You may think I′m throwing in so many junk rig resources because we once cruised 10,000 miles in one, and loved it! But no, there really are a world of junk-rig enthusiasts out there who produce lots of good information.
A yacht designer gives a good job of describing a junk rig′s "impressive list of positive attributes." He talks about suitable hull forms, safety, sail stress, and other points. Kasten has designed some of the most attractive junk-rigged hulls around today.
[Kasten Marine Design, Inc., Port Townsend, WA, USA]
A colorful hodge-podge of photos, boats for sale, and links regarding the Chinese junk. Most boats are traditional hull as well as rig. Good for inspiration but not for information.
[China Seas Voyaging Society, USA]
Description of the unusual but very efficient junk rig, including its almost effortless reefing ability.
[SailNet, 20 March 2002]
Extensive discussion of the Chinese junk rig, particularly as used by East Asian boats. Clear diagrams of the rigging.
[Craig O'Donnell, USA]
Potpourri of information on the best-known western adaptations of the Chinese rig, from Blondie Hasler to Bolger and Tanton. Not really a tutorial on how to build, rig, or use the junk sail.
[Craig O'Donnell, USA]
A Norwegian amateur rig designer has produced some attractive gaff- and junk-rigged plans. Includes photos of boats built to his designs.
[Victor Winterthun, USA]
An active discussion list on the Chinese rig.
[Yahoo Groups, USA]
Having two hulls means that two masts don′t necessarily have to go one in front of the other.
[Duckworks Boat Builders Supply, Harper, TX, USA]
A good source of information about the history of junk rigs from a society of British enthusiasts.
[Craig O'Donnell, USA]He let [the halyard] slip over the belaying pin, paying out about half of it and belaying it again. The boat was reefed. He had not put down his mug of hot chocolate.
Michael Kasten
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