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Centerboard & Foil Design

Centerboards—Part II: Report on Data Gathered at St. Pete

Ron Smith (3626) June-July, 1978 page 10–12

Technical analysis of centerboard performance based on measurements and testing at the 1978 Mid-Winters, examining airfoil section properties, twist, and centerboard specifications with recommendations for improving performance.

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  • centerboards
  • technical analysis
  • airfoil sections
  • specifications
  • performance