Fig. 175.—The lateen rig with dandy.
The Dandy Jigger, or Mizzen Rig
is named after the small sail aft, near the rudder-head. This jigger, mizzen, or dandy may have a boom, a sprit, or be rigged as a lug. (See [Figs. 170], [171], [173], [174], [175], [178], [180], and [184], which show the principal mizzen rigs in use.)
Figs. 176-184.—Hybrid rigs for small boats; also two useful tackles.
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In puffy wind and lumpy water the main and mizzen rig will be found to work well. The little sail aft should be trimmed as flat as possible. It will be found of great help in beating to the windward, and will keep the nose of the boat facing the wind when the mainsail is down. Different rigs are popular in different localities. For instance: