Sailboats and methods

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1998-12-09

1999-12-07

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower

114 98, 11410215, 11410219, 114143, 11410221, 114112, 114204, B63B 3500, B63H 908

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059965193

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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