Proa Whoa
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Harryproa Visionary, launched in Holland designed by Australian Rob Denney, took advantage of the proa's unique design parameters such as low weight and low cost. Low weight plus minimal wetted-surface area plus an efficient rig usually equals superior performance of the boat.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
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The case for the keel-less cruiser
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The design and construction of a 31-foot sharpie sailboat is described. The boat has smooth motion despite the lack of a keel and is able to sail in shallow waters that are not accessible to other cruisers.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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Is your boat seakindly?
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Seakindliness refers to a boat's motion and how it treats its crew. The key factors that influence a boat's seakindliness include its roll, pitch and heave behavior and its displacement.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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