Does a gaff sail use two booms?
A. A gaff rig uses three spars and the Marconi rig uses two spars. More correctly termed a gaff, this second spar carries the top or head of the sail. The Catboat and How to Sail Her, is a paperbound publication of the Catboat Association that can be purchased for $ 10.00 plus S&H from this web site. The Gaff Rig, by John Leather, published by International Marine, is perhaps the best and most complete source of information about this traditional working rig.
