Sailing into the future
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The 70-foot cruiser/racer Just Do It, to be launched at the end of 1992, will sail faster than other boats due to its innovative underwater appendages. Two foils and a torpedo ballast replace the traditional fin and rudder.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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Technology goes cruising
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The 65-foot sloop Amoco Procyon is a cruising sailboat whose design incorporates all of the technology available to racers. The boat's rig, sail controls, steering, ballast, interior and electronic gear are described.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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Tech notes
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Copperlok Systems has developed an armor plating process for sailboats. The process reinforces hulls in 10 millimeters of copper-nickel alloy to offer protection against marine fouling and osmotic blistering.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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