All,
As I am planning for long haul voyaging in my newly acquired C&C 43-1 I am trying to plan for some modifications and enhancements to the boat. One of the most "curious" is the notion someone laid on me about reconfiguring the 43-1 as a Cutter. Before you all yell at me. I don't just straight off dismiss an idea as crazy. yes the world is flat, there are plenty of UFOs, and of course chicken bones when properly thrown and interpreted rightly do tell the future. That being said, I would like to get the group's thoughts on setting up a 43-1 as a Cutter. I have been muddling my way through the calculations for sails, mast placement and balance and so forth. and while not ideal, it doesn't necessarily crater the performance of the boat or the balance (too badly), and there are some benefits to it in a long haul situation. Anyone ever hear of folks talking a 43-1 and turning it in to a Cutter? Is it really a stupid idea? Should I stick with Chicken Bones and not worry about this at all? I have studied the back stay situation, additional rigging, center of force, and other factors. Thanks for your input. I am awaiting calls and quotes on moving her overland and appreciate those that have provided some traction in that area. JP
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