By borisheir on Skatehive
As promised, here is a partial list of sailing lore that I feel competent to share. Please let me know your specific interests relating to these topics. Your questions and comments are most welcome. A. BOAT Purpose / Usage a. Pleasure or commercial b. Freshwater or saltwater c. Racing or cruising d. Day-sailing, voyaging, or live-aboard Acquisition & Documentation a. Commissioning a design b. Stock design/construction c. Newly constructed custom “one-off” d. Build-it-yourself e. Used Designer Inspection History f. Documentation +Registration Canal permits Priorities a. Safety b. Comfort c. Durability d. Range e. Simplicity f. Maintainability Design a. Size b. Comfort & Privacy c. Hulls and keels d. Weight distribution e. Type of Rig f. Spar construction (masts, booms, & spreaders) g. Mast stepping h. Standing rigging Stays and turnbuckles Cleats i. Running rigging Sheets and Halyards Swivels Running stays Fairleads Blocks Tracks Winches j. Rigging redundancy k. Steering and Self-steeri