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I know it's probably a crazy thing to do and I doubt it will ever happen, but what would it take to convert my 75 DE38 Cutter to a Ketch rig? Why you might ask, it's simply because I just love ketch rigs. Anyway, I wonder if you would need to move the main mast forward or could you just shorten the boom and then add the mizzen mast and all the rigging that goes with it.
...it's just a thought :>
Mike
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The DE 38 came as a Ketch configuration as well as a Cutter. I doubt that the layout is the same though. I would think that the main mast would need to go forward just a bit and the mizzen would need to go through at the aft cabin face somewhere. Best thing would to be and try to find some pictures on the website of a Ketch and or find someone with one and get a look at their boat and compare it to yours. I have the feeling that it would be a major project.
Scott
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You're right Scott, it would not be easy. I've been looking at pics online of the Ketch version and it does look like the main mast needs to go forward and then all that other stuff to make it all work. It was probably just a dull day at work and my imagination took off.
Anyway, this weekend I'm installing a used Perkins 4-108 into my DE38 ( replacing a blown up Pathfinder 50 which the original owner installed after the original Farymann R30 went bye bye. ) That should keep me busy for a little bit.
talk soon,
Mike
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