On 27 Aug 2004 13:14:00 GMT, William R. Watt wrote:

Morgan Ohlson ) writes:

Is it easier to handle a boat with mast to the rear or front? or design it
properly to allow that position?

no difference to sail balance.


Boats with a Cat rig have a tendencie towards max beam and max draft closer
to the bow.

....that must be because of the mast weight, isn't it?

A difference in sailpower between a front or rear mast position is the roll
forces applied.

....I realised recently.


Morgan O.