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Steve Milby
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Initially Posted - 09/21/2023 :  06:51:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Here's a very good video that explains, in clear, basic language, the difference between fractional rigs and masthead rigs. It's good information to know if you're thinking about buying another boat.

Fractional rigs make it much easier to sail singlehanded, because the jibs are smaller and are often non-overlapping. Thus, they aren't as heavily loaded, making them easier to grind the winches, and they don't snag on the rigging during a tack, like a big, overlapping genoa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkPatqGKbSQ
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 09/21/2023 :  09:34:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Steve, You are so right, very informative with basic, understandable presentation. I was interested in his comment that racing boats are most often fractional rigged while cruising boats are typically masthead. It appears that all of the new "cruising" Catalina's and Beneteau's are fractional rigged. Your observation that they are simpler for single handling/short crew may be the reason.
Peter Bigelow
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Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 09/23/2023 :  08:28:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I wouldn't read too much meaning into his comment that racing boats are most often fractional rigged while cruising boats are typically masthead. I've heard it said that, for years, the popular emergence of fractional rigs was stifled by racing rules that penalized them. When the rules stopped penalizing them, racers started choosing them. So, numerically and historically, there were more masthead boats built than fractional boats. Fractional rigged boats have been crossing oceans for many years. Notably, a Pearson Triton 28, built from 1958-1967, has circumnavigated the earth twice. Today, fractional rigs aren't only used on racing boats. They're crossing oceans and sailing around the world.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
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