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Sail Selection & Trim

Put Your Thistle on a Diet

A comprehensive technical guide to weight reduction in Thistle sailboats, covering strategies from major hull components to fine-tuning hardware, line, and rigging to improve performance.

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  • weight reduction
  • boat tuning
  • rigging
  • performance
  • technical