Sailboard construction

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1988-04-11

1989-10-24

Basinger, Sherman D.

Ships

Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower

Having specifically defined hull shape

114 91, 114109, B63H 908, B63B 3582

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048754242

ABSTRACT:
A sailboard is disclosed of the type having a mast pivotally connected to a board, a boom connected at one end to the mast and a sail tensioned by out haul and down haul lines. A down haul tie down mechanism is provided for receiving and securing the down haul line at a location adjacent to the sailboard pivot. A cup with a special release mechanism is provided for releasably connecting the mast to the pivot. Release mechanisms for releasably interconnecting other sailboard components, such as boom sections and boom extensions, are also disclosed.

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patent: 3040690 (1962-06-01), Harless
patent: 3336060 (1967-08-01), Bradford
patent: 4253209 (1981-03-01), Carn
patent: 4774901 (1988-10-01), Baldwin
Taylor, Windsurfing The Complete Guide, Revised Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 9 pages.
Fleetwood brochure, Sacramento, CA, 6 pages.

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