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Flotation & Buoyancy Safety

The Question of Adequate Flotation

Comprehensive analysis of flotation problems in Thistle sailboats, examining how an incident at Santa Cruz revealed critical safety issues and proposing various solutions including foam blocks, larger tanks, and synthetic materials for improved buoyancy.

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  • flotation
  • safety
  • boat design
  • buoyancy
  • specifications