Ships – Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower – Having specifically defined hull shape
Patent
1977-04-05
1978-07-25
Blix, Trygve M.
Ships
Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower
Having specifically defined hull shape
114 61, 114 91, B63H 904
Patent
active
041022874
ABSTRACT:
A multiple hull craft such as a catamaran is provided having outrigger hulls which can be swung to either of two positions 180.degree. apart and locked in either position. The mast is swingable about a center structure through an angle of 180.degree. and is secured at either extreme. These features allow one to sail a boat after it has capsized as is hereinafter described in detail.
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Basinger Sherman D.
Blix Trygve M.
Slick Robert G.
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