Sailing into the future

Article Abstract:

The 70-foot cruiser/racer Just Do It, to be launched at the end of 1992, will sail faster than other boats due to its innovative underwater appendages. Two foils and a torpedo ballast replace the traditional fin and rudder.

Hulls (Naval architecture), Just Do It (Boat)

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Technology goes cruising

Article Abstract:

The 65-foot sloop Amoco Procyon is a cruising sailboat whose design incorporates all of the technology available to racers. The boat's rig, sail controls, steering, ballast, interior and electronic gear are described.

Harken, Olaf, Amoco Procyon (Ship)

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Tech notes

Article Abstract:

Copperlok Systems has developed an armor plating process for sailboats. The process reinforces hulls in 10 millimeters of copper-nickel alloy to offer protection against marine fouling and osmotic blistering.

Prevention, Fouling of ship bottoms, Marine fouling, Armor-plate

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