Boat Looking at the 1968 Nationals

Statistical analysis of the 1968 National Championships examining boat construction characteristics, hull materials, mast construction, weights, and performance data. Includes comparative tables of wooden versus fiberglass boats, weight statistics by finish position, and technical trends in Thistle boat design.

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• 1968 Nationals
• boat statistics
• hull construction
• technical analysis
• Sayville