Regarding the xebec barque, does it have more freeboard than a regular xebec? How does it compare size-wise? Do you have any historical mentions or pictures?
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Regarding the xebec barque, does it have more freeboard than a regular xebec? How does it compare size-wise? Do you have any historical mentions or pictures?
Interesting how the lateen barque has a square topsail on the mizzen, while by definition a barque has no squares on the mizzen...
The square sail on the mizzen suggests that the intent was to improve the downwind performance by moving the sail plan aft. Off the wind, having the plan farther aft takes pressure off the rudder which tends to make the boat faster.
That is a very interesting observation Dobbs.
Thanks for the ship the once over.
Rob.
I'm considering that a polacre would use the same sailing arcs as a SoW since the square mainmast would limit its upwind ability but improve its downwind performance. My impression is that polacres are bigger than sloops or xebecs, but smaller than xebec frigates, Rob? If so, I would use a slower deck than a sloop.
Thanks Dobbs.
I will go with your suggestion.
Rob.
The only ship deck that I have which is a bit slower than G is a spare K deck.
Would you be so kind as to knock me out a card for that for my Polacre Dobbs.
Rob.
Thanks Dobbs. I dont want to rush you. I will not even start painting the Hull until tomorrow at the earliest. May even be Sunday.
Rob.
Rob, in what ways are the xebec barque different from a regular xebec, other than the mizzen topsail and the headsail?
No difference at all other than that Dobbs and the stern being like a regular sailing ship.
The Polacre which is the one which is on the K deck which we are talking about is like this.
I should have thought of doing this before. Very sorry.
Rob.
Has anyone seen a painting with a square sail above a lateen? I just find it a very curious setup!
Don't know where Rod got his design from Dobbs.
Rob.
Algerian Polacre Base Card:
This is with my tougher sailing angles:
Attachment 50027
This one is compatible with the Ares ships as sold:
Attachment 50028
I go with your tougher sailing angles Dobbs.
Rob.