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The peculiar nature and environment of boating often force boatowners to improvise novel solutions to the many technical problems they frequently encounter. Inventions like the 'icebox drain,' mobile radar mount and polestorage system all attest to the inherent resourcefulness and originality of sailors.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Three devices invented by sailors are discussed. They are, a cockpit table for boats with tillers, a universal status board, and a device to add battery water without spills. The status board made of plexiglass and wood, allows information to be written on with an erasable grease pencil.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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Solutions for several boating-related problems are presented. These include the magnification of navigational charts, construction of folding ladders and installation of locker locks.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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