"Boat Looking" at 1965 Nationals

Results of a questionnaire conducted among boats competing in the 1965 Nationals at Milford. Presents data on boat construction materials, mast types, centerboard shapes, rudder configurations, and hull characteristics. Analyzes whether wooden or fiberglass hulls, and various equipment choices, correlate with racing performance or boat weight.

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• boat survey
• Nationals
• boat construction
• equipment preferences
• data analysis