Chinese junk. the chinese junk rig has been in use for thousands of yeas in china, on their river, coastal andocean trading vessels. a much-simplified version of the chinese junk has been in use for many years now in the west.. Chinese junk home built. discussion in 'boat design' started by tswheel, sep 12, 2006. i want to build one chinese junk my dream of some thirty years . tswheel, sep 12, 2006 #1. joined: aug 2006 i know of some boat plans that were in these mags but i don't recall any junks. you may have to contact some librays or do searches for. Re: where can i get plans for a chinese junk i once had the pleasure of sailing a forty food junk in the ensenada race and was amazed by the simplicty of the rig as well as how well it sailed. when i was a kid, i used to visit the hulk of the junk ning po that rotted away on the beach in catalina harbor..
Chinese pirate junk kit by amati - ancient, amati's chinese pirate junk kit seems to have sailed straight out of the orient, with a thatched bamboo roof and the characteristically large rudder. how to need chinese junk hull boat plans tutorial.. Building a modern junk-rig sailboat. the method is well known and has been recommended since the end of last century (or the other) by herreshoff. numerous architects have made use of it with only simple modifications according to the size and purpose of the boats, modifications also made possible by the improved quality of available glues.. Associated building costs have also increased owing to a shortage in raw materials. as a result, transmission of this heritage is decreasing and transmitters are forced to seek alternative employment..
