Unique design of rigid (as contrasted to fabric) sailing craft; sails are built up of aerofoils mounted vertically and pivoting axially about their center lines; they have aerodynamic advantages over fabric sails; mast and sheets are entirely eliminated; sails are constructed of glass fiber backed with expanded plastic foam and reinforced with plywood ribs; hulls will be constructed of fiber glass.


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    Title :

    Speed from rigid sails


    Additional title:

    Design and Components in Eng


    Contributors:
    Clark, A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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