Power up with purchase
Article Abstract:
Boating enthusiasts can add purchase or mechanical advantage equipment to enhance the control systems of their boats. These machines are designed to multiply a sailor's strength and amplify an exerted force or pulling power. Some types of purchase are the boomvang, block and fairlead.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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A simple rigging retainer
Article Abstract:
A design for a simple rigging retainer is presented. The retainer holds the standing rigging taut and parallel to the mast after unstepping and eliminates unsightly tangles in the cockpit where the rigging could kink and break.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
Innovations, Column, Masts and rigging, Retaining rings
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
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Subjects list: Equipment and supplies, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
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