Subject: [harryproa] Elementarry questions |
From: "gardner.pomper" <gardner@networknow.org> |
Date: 4/4/2008, 5:17 PM |
To: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au |
Reply-to: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au |
Hi,
I am considering trying to build an Elementarry to learn more about
building and proas. I have a few questions:
What is the payload capacity of the Elementarry? I am too big (300
lbs) for many small boats. Is the Elementarry suitable for me? Can I
bring my wife/daughter (only about 100 lbs each).
I am very curious about the Ballestron rig. Has that been tried on the
Elementarry? Is it part of the plans?
I am looking at the sport model, for day sailing in the chesapeake bay
(US, Maryland). Our winds run on the light side. I expect that I will
normally be sailing in 5-10 knots. Never above 15. Suitable?
I have also been reading up on the KSS construction method. Is that
what is recommended for the Elementarry? Do the plans reflect this?
Thanks,
- Gardner