Searching for the mechanical advantage

Article Abstract:

About 90% of sailboat steering gear in North America are of the pedestal steering design with a chain and cable. However several boat manufacturers are putting rack-and-pinion systems in new boats. A bevel gear/torque tube pedestal controls a link-and-arm steering system. Advantages are discussed.

Innovations, Boatbuilders, Boatbuilders (Persons), Steering-gear, Steering gear

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Beating the base boat

Article Abstract:

Participants to the 1995 America's Cup races must base boat design on 1992 winner America's boat. Computations indicate that such a winning vessel must run at a faster rate by 8.2 seconds per mile.

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Match your mainsail to your mast

Article Abstract:

Mainsails should be matched with the bending of the mast to ensure proper performance from a sailboat. The luff curve of the main depends on the type of boat concerned.

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