The rigging is getting there. 3 pieces of bamboo with some eyes bolted on to attach lines.
It's virtually impossible to find quick release cleats this far inland so I've got a regular one for now.
It's getting a sheet on the other side too for better control- only the starboard sheet is rigged so far.
You can see how the mast is seated into the flotation block using a length of thin plastic sink drain pipe.
The 2 pulleys lift and spread the spars. That's the line you can see run aft to the cleat.
The spars are joined to the mast on metal rings that are free to slide up and down and swivel about the mast as you tack. You can't really get a good look at them in these pics.
As you can see, the seat needs a bit of work too. I'll just weave in a new seat out of flat tie-down strapping.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . CANOE upgrade... it's gonna get a SAIL!!! With the recent success of my kayak upgrade, I got bold and just started working on building my 8 foot Bear Creek solo into a sailing canoe. Here's a couple first pics- it was a tag sale find, $50, with a couple HUGE holes in it. I patched them up with fiberglass and epoxy resin. It looks like poo but is very stable and a great boat. It's getting a bamboo lateen rig, similar to a sunfish, wiht a short mast, 2 spars joined at one end, and a triangular sail, possibly with a single batten. Rating: 5