Ships – Apparatus held by or attached to rider to control sailboard... – Foot strap means
Patent
1995-08-04
1997-02-11
Sotelo, Jesus D.
Ships
Apparatus held by or attached to rider to control sailboard...
Foot strap means
114 90, 114103, B63B 3500
Patent
active
056010443
ABSTRACT:
A sailboat having an improved mast and boom arrangement wherein the mast is pivotally supported relative to the hull about an axis that is disposed rearwardly from the mast and close to but in front of the normal center of pressure on the sail carried thereby so as to reduce the turning moments on the hull during sailing and improve the speed performance. An improved pivotal arrangement for the boom is disclosed, as is a pivotal connection between the mast and the boom which permits the mast to be easily raised and lowered.
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Sotelo Jesus D.
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
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