Sailboat and methods

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1998-02-26

1999-11-23

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Method of sailing sailpowered watercraft

114 3929, 11410215, 11410219, 11410221, B63B 3500, B63H 908

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059880864

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides various improved sailboats and methods for their use. In one exemplary embodiment, a sailboat comprises a hull and a deck that is operably attached to the hull. The deck has a longitudinal axis extending along its center. A mast is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis, and a luff cable is coupled to the mast and the deck. The luff cable is movable relative to the longitudinal axis. Further, a foresail is coupled to the luff cable such that at least a portion of the foresail is movable relative to the longitudinal axis upon movement of the luff cable.

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