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"Boat Looking" at 1967 Nationals

Statistical analysis comparing boat characteristics between wood and fiberglass hulls at the 1967 Nationals, examining hull construction, mast materials, centerboard types, outhauls, travelers, hull weight, and crew weight. Results show growing preference for fiberglass boats with glass-board centerboards.

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  • Nationals
  • boat specifications
  • fiberglass
  • wood
  • construction
  • statistics