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From: Dan Rickert <drickert@thegrid.net>
To: wwpotter@tscnet.com <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 08:24
Subject: Tight? footed sails?
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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>Two questions here. First what is the opposite of a loose footed sail, one
>where the boom has a slot and the sail has a bolt rope along the foot? What
>is the advantage? I have mostly seen it on larger boats. Second how do I
>find the trailer sailer web site? I am trying to find information on a boat
>I am restoring. It is a 21' racing sailboat from the late 60's (1968 I
>beleive) registered as a McGlaughlin 21. Thereis a McGlaughlin on the web
>but they never made such a boat. It is a fixed keel light weight boat and
>really hauls. The sailing season is prettty much over here for the winter
>so I am left with working on the boats and reading the listserve mail. Keep
>those cards and letters coming. VBG.
>Dan Rickert First mate "THALES" wwp p-19 212 skipper Vagabond 14 dinghy #
>316
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