The engine room spans the full width of the vessel and is closed off by two full bulkheads. The intent is that engine noise and smell are completely separated from the living spaces. Thorough sound attenuation is a high priority for the inevitable periods spent motoring. Rig Many may question the choice of rig in light of the requirement for simplicity. The schooner rig designed for Redpath is surprisingly simple.
Single halyards serve both fore and main gaffs.
All three working sails are self tending. There are no topmasts or spreaders or excess rigging to clutter one's life. The single tops'l, a fisherman, is easily handled. This ultra simple configuration has become the basis for nearly all of my schooner designs. A gaff schooner is able to spread more sail area per height of spars than other rigs.