Hi Jake,
thanks for your thoughts. I've been working with a NA and there are some alternatives we are looking into, but this is the one I'd like to pursue.
Having a bowsprit longer than 3 feet (remember I'm talking about outside measure, not total) will not be feasible for my boat and also the staysail chainplate is further aft the stem of about a foot. This means that between my yankee and the staysail I'll have a good 3' of area, which I think it is plenty.
The sail plan of my ketch is pretty conservative and the mast height from deck is only 33' with a J of only 10'.
Best Rgds
Mauro
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