In a weight to windward proa, what are the benefits/disadvantages of putting the rig on the windward or leeward hulls?
With a single mast I can understand the problems of a windward rig - mast in the way and stronger construction required. However with a schooner rig aligned with the crossbeams both of these disadvantages appear to disappear. An advantage would be even greater weight to windward. Maybe a disadvantage would be when blown over the rig hits the water when the proa is beyond the point of no return but this should not affect a cruiser.
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