Anonymous wrote:

Joao wrote:

Hi everyone,

I have just bought a junk rig Corribee that had been abandoned for a while. It looks very sad and tired but I am looking at a paced refurb and also a new sail, rigging, etc.

I would like to build a cambered sail based on the outlines of the existing and possibly add another panel to it. In the attached photo of a very known sailor, it does look to me that another panel could be added.

I have just signed up for this association so maybe someone could help with pointing me out some how to's or examples of what to do / look for?

Anyone with a Corribee wanting to share experiences?

I would appreciate it very much!

Kind regards,

Joao

Joao,

when asking for help here, it is wise to add some dimensions. Parameters like...

• the mast's height above deck...
• tabernacle's height...
• wanted height of the boom at the mast.
• length of boom, battens and yard.

Is the actual photo of your boat?

Cheers,
Arne

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for your replies, let me address all your valuable opinions :)

@Mark

The water sail seems like an interesting option. At the moment I would still rather add a panel to the sail to have a simpler setup and controlling all from the main sheet.

@David

It seems to be what I am looking for. Could you point me towards the recommendations you are mentioning? Maybe my reply to Arne might address the subject.

@Arne

The boat is not mine and its name is MingMing and it belonged to Roger Taylor.

Mine is a similar model and this photo seems a good one to show the rig and take dimensions from (although the boat seems to be heeling slightly to port).

Please see Image attached. Hope this replies to your queries. 

@All

Please let me know your comments on materials for the sail/rig : 

• I would keep the timber boom and yard
• Aluminium battens 25mm OD x 1.5 thickness
• Bainbridge SPX Balanced 25 Natural Sailcloth 170 GSM / 3.97 SMOZ for the lower panels (cambered, lighter material)
• Bainbridge SPX Balanced 25 Classic Tan Sailcloth 278 GSM / 6.5 SMOZ for the upper panels (no camber, more resistant and visible) 

Kind regards,

Joao

Hi Joao,

If you use a three panel top section to the sail as generally used by Arne in his designs, you can add some additional area with less increase to the hoist than the addition of a rectangular panel. The distance between the yard and the top of the mast is critical, so do not reduce it to less than recommended by  Practical Junk Rig.

All the best, David.

Hi everyone,

I have just bought a junk rig Corribee that had been abandoned for a while. It looks very sad and tired but I am looking at a paced refurb and also a new sail, rigging, etc.

I would like to build a cambered sail based on the outlines of the existing and possibly add another panel to it. In the attached photo of a very known sailor, it does look to me that another panel could be added.

I have just signed up for this association so maybe someone could help with pointing me out some how to's or examples of what to do / look for?

Anyone with a Corribee wanting to share experiences?

I would appreciate it very much!

Kind regards,

Joao