Mast Rake

[Thom delForge]

No comments?  I would like to know more about the rake on the small schooner rig of the Tiki 31.  Also, what perceived issues if the masts where lengthened from 24' to 27'.  I getting too crotchety to keep so low.  My final finishing is at hand so all final mods will be finished this year.

Cheers,

Thom

[Thom delForge]

Thanks Greg --
I need to understand just how the rake affects performance. The designed rake is 5', if I remember correctly. How critical is this? My plan was to keep my original sails thereby increase space on deck. As is the Tiki 31 seems more confined that it needs.
I have built a new fore deck that is recessed about 16" (creating a seat well). On my boat this space was never fully taken advantage. I also removed one of the deck lockers and created a new center deck (with the remaining deck locker turned 90' - using it as a seat for the wheel helm, as well as battery and fuel storage) allowing full access of both port and starboard cockpits. I hope to start assembling all the new parts -- but I suspect this will make the Tiki 31 feel it's size. Raising the masts may not be that important, but if it was not a major compromise it may add to the comfort and sail-ability for less nimble sailors.

T

[Thom delForge]

Greg -- I have my plans -- I would like to understand more about how the rake impacts the sail performance. I was planning to simply raise the mast. Even two feet would make a difference. Sail area to be left the same as stock.


Thom

[Thom delForge]

Thanks again -- I had not seen your earlier reply.

[Pieter]

Thom delForge said:

Thanks Greg --
I need to understand just how the rake affects performance. The designed rake is 5', if I remember correctly. How critical is this? My plan was to keep my original sails thereby increase space on deck. As is the Tiki 31 seems more confined that it needs.
I have built a new fore deck that is recessed about 16" (creating a seat well). On my boat this space was never fully taken advantage. I also removed one of the deck lockers and created a new center deck (with the remaining deck locker turned 90' - using it as a seat for the wheel helm, as well as battery and fuel storage) allowing full access of both port and starboard cockpits. I hope to start assembling all the new parts -- but I suspect this will make the Tiki 31 feel it's size. Raising the masts may not be that important, but if it was not a major compromise it may add to the comfort and sail-ability for less nimble sailors.

T

[Pieter]

Hi Greg,

I am changing from tiller to wheel steering where about did you place the steering. Do you have any photos. Also I am wanting to change to a single mast. (To many obstructions with the duel mast) I have contacted Wharram and awaiting reply, do you have any experience with this . The single mast system seems to work well with the Pahi 31 design,

cheers Pieter