RigEdge Premium Features
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Premium Features Gaff Rig The gaff rig module of RigEdge enables Rig and Yacht Designers to rapidly define the dimensions for high and low aspect ratio gaff rigs. DESIGN FEATURES Within the RigEdge interface, the user can define: . Gaff spar geometry, section shape and structural properties . Multiple halyards connecting the Gaff spar to the mast . Mast bend . Gaff mainsail and headsail. GAFF RIG ANALYSIS SETTINGS • Aerodynamic and structural analysis are p erformed on the gaff sailplan • Gaff rigging loads • Mast and gaff spar bend • Sailing loads are transfered to the rig, including the gaff spar Multi-Mast Users can create a full rig model for all yachts with multiple masts (such as ketch, yawl and schooner). The additional masts can be edited using the same options (to add spreaders, diamonds etc.) as the main mast. This allows the user to design mizzen sails. Gaff sails can also be added to any mast with the rig plan. Rig analysis settings and results available for the main mast are available for all masts. “With RigEdge I am able to calculate the rigging loads and the load on the chainplates myself and make informed choices regarding the construction from the start of the process.” Martijn Van Schaik, Seahorse Naval Architects

Advanced Aerodynamic Analysis The RigEdge Advanced Aerodynamic Analysis feature allows the user to evaluate the sailing loads (i.e. drive and heel force and heeling moment) in a range of sailing conditions all at once. With the advanced Aerodynamic Analysis module, it is possible to set the range of sailing conditions the user wishes to consider and the ANALYSIS RUNS IN BATCH MODE. The result is a matrix of the sail’s coefficients ready to be used by commercial and custom Velocity Prediction Programs (VPP). The resulting sailing forces and co-efficients will be available in a MATRIX and...