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I made a very simple rig for a 16 Prospector. The sail was only 32 square feet and a boomless standing lug design. Simple lee boards that tied to the center thwart and a rudder. I'll try to dig up a picture. Sail area does not have to be big if you are not into racing the thing.
I started sailing a Souris River Quetico 16 (somewhat like a Prospector but with less rocker). Switched to a Mohawk Odyssey 14, then finally built a decked sailcanoe. All my rigs are homemade and under $150.00. You can spend as much or as little as you want.
Good job guys, I guess I am not as mad as I thought I was, OK next installment after I finish the current project another Baby crib (second grand child on the way) is to build the sailing rig.
Yes , Todds book is the bible on rigging a sailing canoe.It's a beautiful large coffee table book with accurate color drawings of historically significant sailing rigs. Todd starts at the beginning and brings you upto the present.