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Shuttleworth's airfoil crossbeams

By:Brian C.
Date: 9/16/1998, 10:53 am

Finally remembered where I found that picture that inspired me to strip plank my crossbeams.

You will notice what looks like a strongback running down the middle of the airfoil ( waterfoil? ) sections.

will strip plank the cross beams
Brian C. -- 8/18/1998, 1:33 pm

Shuttleworth's airfoil crossbeams
Brian C. -- 9/16/1998, 10:53 am

X-Wing Fighter?
Mike R -- 9/10/1998, 3:29 pm

Yakaboo - famous sailing canoe
Brian C. -- 9/15/1998, 2:29 pm

Re: will strip plank the cross beams
Mark Kanzler -- 8/18/1998, 1:46 pm

Point taken, but ... wave impact
Brian C. -- 8/18/1998, 2:06 pm

Re: Point taken, but ... wave impact
Mark Kanzler -- 8/18/1998, 2:25 pm

side view might help
Brian C. -- 8/18/1998, 2:37 pm

Re: side view might help
Mark Kanzler -- 8/19/1998, 10:30 am

thanks :)
Brian C. -- 8/19/1998, 10:44 am

Re: BTW, cheap sails...
Mark Kanzler -- 8/19/1998, 10:39 am

tempting
Brian C. -- 8/19/1998, 10:54 am

Re: tempting
Mark Kanzler -- 8/19/1998, 10:57 am

If you like windsurfer rigs ...
Brian C. -- 8/19/1998, 11:34 am

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