I am ready to give the most possible objective informations about Dimitri Le Forestier's junks.
Obviously I don't think this boat is perfect (which one is?) and I can share the modifications I have made and those I am considering.
Yes Arne, the section of the masts is not the one specified in the PJR bible, but I think it is sufficient if they are well made.
There is weather helm when the wind increases, so moving the centre of the mainsail forward by releasing the tack hauling parrel or taking a reef makes things better.
Like Annie, I prefer to have a boat that is ardent (but not too ardent !), just to feel she alive and let she follows the wind with a lashing helm ( upwind) .
Indeed, the foresail sheeting sometimes tends to get caught in the front of the mainsail battens when tacking, but Lakatao's fore mast is 50cm further back than on the last drawings.
Otherwise, the boat is pleasant to handle, with little heel she can keep a good sail area upwind and show good power downwind.
I remain at your disposal for further information.