The original posting of these concept sketches did not provide for a place to add a comment so I started this thread. Here is that original posting:
Future Concept: 57m Super Sailing Yacht http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/fu...ing-yacht.html
I would define this rig concept as combination of the bi-pod rig concept and the Aerorig.
My interest was drawn to the subject as I've had a past involvement with 'unusual sailing rigs'. Hopefully Carl will not be too upset with my referencing another forum I participate in, as it contains considerable discussions on these alternative sailing rigs are are far too numerous to reprint here.
1)
Procyon...a bold experiment
2)
Wishbone Mast Sailing Rig
3)
Aerorig
4)
Aftmast Rigs 
Linear Mode
