Some known and not-so-known history of the sailing industry
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The stories behind the construction of the first Hobie cat, the innovative production methods of MacGregor Yachts, the early years of Harken Inc and other events in the history of the sailboat industry since the 1970s are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Building a boat, part 2: structural integrity
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The hull's bulkheads and liners are kept in place and solidified by the deck. The construction of a Hunter 376 is analyzed, including hull structure, deck structure, joining the hull to the deck, and mast-keel support structures.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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Setting up for speed
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Three champion sailors describe techniques for setting up a boat for speed. Jeffrey Udall's setups for the J/35, Ched Proctor's for the Thistle and Shawn Bennett's for the Cal 20 are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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