Converting a Rowboat to a Sailboat

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Converting a Rowboat to a Sailboat

Charlie43
If the rowboat is one for which a competent marine architect hasn't already drawn a possible sail plan, positioning the mast step in relation to the dagger-board trunk needs to be dealt with. Here's a good overview on how to adjust for lee and weather helm.

http://www.schoolofsailing.net/weather-helm-and-lee-helm.html