Roller reefing system

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1978-02-03

1980-04-08

Butler, Douglas C.

Ships

Sail or control means therefor

Reefing and furling

114107, B63H 904

Patent

active

041966872

ABSTRACT:
A roller reefing system for reefing any sail (e.g. main, mizzen, staysail, jib or genoa) of a sailboat is disclosed which includes an elongated insert element operatively connected to the luff or leading edge of the sail, and having a predetermined continuously contoured configuration or variable cross-section along its length, to accommodate sail fullness during furling and unfurling operations.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3749043 (1973-07-01), Crall
patent: 3938460 (1976-02-01), Wales

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