Sailboat

A sailboat having an improved mast and boom arrangement wherein the mast is pivotally supported relative to the hull about an axis that is disposed rearwardly from the mast and close to but in front of the normal center of pressure on the sail carried thereby so as to reduce the turning moments on t...

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Main Author HARA; IOKI
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.02.1997
Edition6
Subjects
EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A sailboat having an improved mast and boom arrangement wherein the mast is pivotally supported relative to the hull about an axis that is disposed rearwardly from the mast and close to but in front of the normal center of pressure on the sail carried thereby so as to reduce the turning moments on the hull during sailing and improve the speed performance. An improved pivotal arrangement for the boom is disclosed, as is a pivotal connection between the mast and the boom which permits the mast to be easily raised and lowered.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19950511353