Ulises Victoria Posted September 5, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 5, 2014 Why are ships of the same size and configuration rigged different? If two ships have 3 masts with 3 yards on each, why they are rigged different? Let's say I want to use Victory rigging plans to rig my Royal Louis, just because I like Vic's rigging better: Is it possible? What problems could I encounter? How many people could tell? Would that be a Capital Sin? Is this a dumb question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted September 5, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 5, 2014 If you don't care about period differences and National practices, then it doesn't matter. Only those with a specific interest in the subject are likely to notice - including me B.E. druxey and Ulises Victoria 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 5, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 5, 2014 A capital sin? Depends. If you're happy than everyone else's opinion won't matter. However, there are differences in timeframe and country. Rigging evolved much like everything else. Also, "captain's choice" and "master's choice" come into play also. Once a ship left the rigging yard/dock, then modifications were made to improve sailing qualities, including mast rake, distribution of ballast and changes to improve line handling. Ulises Victoria 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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