Mbuli, a Pacific proa design


This is the "Squid" a Mbuli class proa designed by John Harris of CLC boats, and built by David Howie of New Zealand. It's a fast powerful design and was impressive at the recent New Zealand Proa Congress. Read more about this project at the Wikiproa.

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  1. Christian P.J. BahnerthMay 2, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Why do you still need rudders with a Schooner rig, can you not steer using the sails?

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  2. Gary.DierkingMay 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    You can steer with the sails going to windward or beam reaching, but if you go off on a broad reach or run, you won't have enough control without a rudder.

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