[MHml] DynaRig (Square Rig) MotorSailer Catamaran

[brian eiland]

Here's an interesting observation by someone aboard Mirabella V, world's
largest sloop rigged vessel:

I would add that having witnessed DynaRig in action it is indeed an amazingly
simple-to-operate yet powerful rig design and implementation. I think that MF
has proved the point about this style of rig, and there will others who will
use this in the future. Clearly, with all new things, it takes a while for
people to get used to the look of it, and for some this may be a stumbling
block that they cannot overcome. But if you wish to set sail quickly DynaRig
is unbeatable in this size of yacht. And Tom is of course right, Mirabella
will never achieve that number of sail set and stow cycles. 

Discovery Channel took some great video of us sailing at over 18.5 knts, and
they will air their show in December, after which we will be able to air our
version of it also. I think you guys will like it.