You guys want lighter and lighter boats, that always turn out to be wider and wider! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

How about developing the rig more? There is an archaic rig, called a sliding gunter, that is still used on light canoes. It might offer the kind of versatility Timbo suggested.

It would require A LOT of redesign, but for engineers who are looking for a challenge. . . ! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />