The steel alternative
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Steel hull sailing boats offer strength and security. A man described the building of his steel-hulled yacht. Steel can be worked into almost any shape needed and any rusting is immediately visible and can quickly be repaired. Painting tips for preventing rust on a yacht are given.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
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Westerly Centaur
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The boats, which were built from 1969 to 1979, still provide cruisers with a seakindly motion resulting from form stability and secondary right moment. Some W-26s may be about 30 years old already but a small investment on repairs will put another 10 years of sailing into them.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
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Warp speed navigation: the trade-off for instant boat speed is diligent coastal piloting and navigation procedures
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Running a powerboat at high speeds requires accurate and reliable navigation. Digital charts and electronic navigation aids provide an additional measure of safety. Weather conditions and the experience of the boat's operator are important safety factors.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1995
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