Crab Claw rig

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  • Crab Claw Tiki 26

    I'm planning a Crab Claw rig for my Tiki 26 and have some questions for those with experience, especially Hans Wakataitea. I'm not trying to beat Bermudan performance, just make a good basic, affordable cruising rig. 1) Best method of attaching the sail tack - directly to the bottom of the mast…

    By Steve W

    Jul 12, 2018

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  • Crab claw rig for Tiki 21?

    Does anyone know of any attempts/tests of a crab claw rig for a Tiki 21?  Inspired in part -- I think -- by crewing on Aluna's trip out to Hawaii, Thomas Nielson introduced Mike and me to the idea as we were dreading building a 21.5' round mast out of square…

    By Scott Veirs

    Feb 4, 2010

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  • How do you design a Crab Claw rig for your boat?

    I have seen tons of photos and videos of various types of rigs on different types of boats, but unlike the junk rig Bible - Practical Junk Rig - I have yet to find anything that exists for the oldest known sailing rig, the Crab Claw. In fact, I have yet to find any "How to" articles for designing…

    By Budget Boater

    Dec 5, 2014

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  • tiki46 "wakataitea" crab claw sail

    after 20000NM sailing on the oceans, it is time for new sails:Material:Challenge High Mass Fiber Weave 9.88LeeSail quote:----1 pc Hank-on Jib of 9.4oz USwt dacron, 9.85m luff x 3.9m foot x 8.75m leech, with 2 reefs        US$911----1 pc Battenless Mainsail of 10.3oz USwt dacron, 10.3m luff x 10.3m…

    By wakataitea

    May 20, 2013

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  • Crab Claw information

    I am going to build a Tehini starting this coming spring and after seeing the crab claw rig I am going to give it a go I love the low tech aspect. Is there somewhere I can get more info on the details? Look forward to hearing from you all.Don Hayes

    By Don Hayes

    Sep 9, 2009

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