Removable boat steering and sail propulsion unit

Details Removable boat steering and sail propulsion unit Removable boat steering and sail propulsion unit

1975-06-23

1976-10-19

Kunin, Stephen G.

Ships

Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower

Having specifically defined hull shape

B63B 3500

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039864731

ABSTRACT:
A detachable steering and sail propulsion unit for boats which is self contained and removably attachable to the structure of a boat. The unit comprises, an upper propulsive structure including a sail, and a lower steering structure. The lower steering structure is journaled for rotation about a substantially vertical axis in a support structure removably secured to the boat and is controlled through a manually operated steering control lever. The unit also comprises sail trimming elements connecting the sail to the lower steering structure so as to transfer part of the side force acting on the sail to the lower steering structure.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3008442 (1961-11-01), Russell, Jr.
patent: 3191569 (1965-06-01), Coombe
patent: 3859943 (1975-01-01), Katainen

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