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Experts' Roundtable: Reviewing The Boats That Topped Nationals
A detailed examination of the top ten boats that competed at the 1975 Nationals, analyzing hull construction materials, sail choices, equipment, and rigging systems. The article reveals that new builders like GMW and Douglas & McLeod were competitive, and documents the specifications of winning boats including mast, boom, centerboard, rudder, and sail equipment choices.
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