Hello Robert. Regarding your question about a sailing rig for your vessel. Please check out our vessel WANDERBIRD at www.wanderbirdcruises.com We would be pleased to answer any questions that you might have. After reading your post, I can hearttily reccomend that YES, you should install the sailing rig. Peace and Kind Regards, Capt. Rick and Karen Miles Expedition Vessel Wanderbird, www.wanderbirdcruises.com Sailing with the Whales and Seabirds along the Coasts of New England and the Maritimes