CD28 cutter rig conversion info.

[Jon Edwards]

I have a CD28 & am interested in converting to a cutter rig.Does anyone have any info. on such a conversion?



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[Neil Gordon]

What's the reason for wanting to convert to a cutter rig?

It's not just rigging an inner stay, a true cutter would have the mast step moved back as well to maintain balance. That sounds like a big job.


Regards, Neil
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Cape Dory 28 #167



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[Joe]

What's the reason for wanting to convert to a cutter rig?

It's not just rigging an inner stay, a true cutter would have the mast step moved back as well to maintain balance. That sounds like a big job.


Regards, Neil
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Cape Dory 28 #167

You are correct. That is why Cape Dorys are not true cutters. They are, infact, double headsail rigs because the balance is obtained by adding a bow sprit to move the forestay forward, not by moving the mast aft.

Joe



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