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WO2003011684A3 - Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles - Google Patents

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WO2003011684A3
WO2003011684A3 PCT/IB2002/003219 IB0203219W WO03011684A3 WO 2003011684 A3 WO2003011684 A3 WO 2003011684A3 IB 0203219 W IB0203219 W IB 0203219W WO 03011684 A3 WO03011684 A3 WO 03011684A3
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Lowell S Fink
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/08—Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
    • B63H9/10—Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
    • B63H9/1092—Means for stowing, or securing sails when not in use
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/08—Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
    • B63H9/10—Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
    • B63H9/1021—Reefing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/08—Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
    • B63H9/10—Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
    • B63H9/1021—Reefing
    • B63H9/1028—Reefing by furling around stays

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Abstract

A comprehensive system of universally compatible semi-elliptical sails for optimum performance and onvenience on any point of sail, this cost effective performance alternative to taller masts serves sailmakers, boat builders and sailors equally. System sails include convertible genoajib (22), inner convertible genoajib (22A), maxgenoa (22B), universal optimized battenless sail (22C), hoisted self-tacking maxjib (23), hoisted self-tacking overlapping maxjib (23A), hoisted self-boomed maxmain (23C) mast furling maxmain (125), and boom-furling maxmain (126), each sail complying with predetermined positive roach parameters. Low profile, automatic jib and mainsail stowage bags (44, 46) enable uncompromised performance while innovative battens and batten substitutes enable new types of sails. Masthead energy platform (134) extends rig dimensions while integrating natural energy elements with communications, safety and video functions. The system eliminates on-deck sail handling and sail inventories as well as lazy jacks and external jib booms and wishbones. Its ideal sail interface and sail system design generate performance, safety, and convenience synergies for any commercial or recreational sailboat.
PCT/IB2002/003219 2001-02-13 2002-02-11 Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles Ceased WO2003011684A2 (en)

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AU2002334244A AU2002334244A1 (en) 2001-02-13 2002-02-11 Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles

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ATE527166T1 (en) * 2008-11-11 2011-10-15 Harken Italy Spa APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE SAIL AREA FACING THE WIND
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US4741281A (en) * 1986-08-28 1988-05-03 Doyle Sailmakers, Inc. Sail handling system

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