Features
June 2008 Issue
Extending the Bow: Are Add-on Sprit Kits Worth It?
Bowsprits are back with a vengeance: Practical Sailor compares the latest aftermarket kits.
Easy-to-handle, lightweight sails continue to gain in popularity with performance-oriented cruisers. Setting a large, light-air sail a couple of feet ahead of the boat’s stem improves performance and sail-handling characteristics but presents challenges and risks. Practical Sailor reviews four aftermarket bowsprit kits and examines whether adding a spar to the front of your boat is safe, effective, and worth the added cost and effort. Aftermarket sprit kits by Forespar (Banana Sprit), Forte, Selden and Sparcraft are reviewed.
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