Multi-purpose sail craft

Abstract

A sailing rig for a board type craft is supported in position on the craft by a universal joint and stays that are attached to the mast and are adjustably fastened to the craft to allow the mast to be positioned for optimum sailing efficiency. The craft is generally an elongated board having a large radius cross-section bottom and a shallow recess or cockpit. The craft may be fitted with a rudder and a dagger board.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A sailing rig for a boat comprising a mast, a wishbone boom and a sail, said mast having a universal joint at the foot thereof, stays consisting of a forestay and two side stays, said stays fastened to the mast and means for adjustably fastening the stays to a boat whereby the angle of the mast may be adjusted for optimum sailing.  
     
     
         2 . In combination with a boat a sailing rig as in  claim 1  mounted on said boat, said boat having a dagger centerboard.  
     
     
         3 . A combination as in  claim 2  wherein a rudder and tiller are mounted on one end of the boat remote from the mast mounting.  
     
     
         4 . A multi purpose sailing craft having an elongated body with a shallow cockpit and a large radius bottom cross section, a mast, a wishbone boom a sail, the mast having a universal joint at the base thereof and removably fastened to the craft, adjustable stays that adjust in length and are fastened between the mast and the craft.  
     
     
         5 . A craft as in  claim 4  wherein a tiller and rudder are fastened to one end of the craft substantially removed from the mast mounting.  
     
     
         6 . A craft as in  claim 4  wherein the stays are secured to the mast and are secured to the craft by blocks and jam cleats.