I suppose that was what I meant: they wouldn’t raise all the sails together,
partly because the square sails would probably shield the gaff sail or vice
versa. I wonder if that’s what’s called a spanker,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanker_(sail)
Chris
> On 21 Nov 2015, at 15:19, Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>
>> That is an interesting rig, Chris. I wonder how easy was it to raise
>> the sails on the foremast, and how efficient the resulting configuration
>> in different angles of wind.
>>
>
> The square-rigged foremast sails can give you an advantage when running
> before the wind, whereas the gaff-rigged sails are more effective when
> running abeam. The steam auxiliary engine makes it easier when in harbour.
> Not a very effective or efficient configuration in any situation, but very
> versatile.
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