A place for your gear
Article Abstract:
Ample space for stowing belongings and equipment is important when sailing, and boats should be carefully planned with this in mind. In the design stage, owners should set preferences about how stowage will be used and should be sure to include versatile space for things that may change, such as computer systems or stereos.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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And the winner is..
Article Abstract:
Technical innovation is an important factor in winning the America's Cup. A hypothetical design for a winning boat is presented, using the 1995 winner Black Magic as a starting point. The resulting design features adjustable winglets on the keel, and a deeper canoe body than the Black Magic.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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The grid structure
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Shopping for a new boat should involve an understanding of how the grid structure in a boat works so that safety and integrity of the hull is not compromise. Factors to be considered in grid structures include maststep locations and keel locations and how o operate in the structure.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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