Sails away

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1990-01-16

1991-12-31

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Sail or control means therefor

Reefing and furling

114104, B63H 910

Patent

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050761870

ABSTRACT:
A device for gathering in and folding the mainsail on the boom of a sailboat. Four battens are inserted into the slots of the batten holders, which are secured to the boom with fasteners, forming a cradle projecting out at 45.degree. from vertical on both sides of the boom, that holds the mainsail in place when raising or lowering.

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patent: 4844136 (1989-07-01), Vavlitis
patent: 4895092 (1990-01-01), Schmeising
patent: 4951589 (1990-08-01), Pfeffer

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