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This article is from the January 1966 issue of The Day Sailer. It has a lot of interesting information, and quite a bit of it is still applicable to this day.
Topics:

• Running rigging specs


• Trailers


• Mast and Boom holders for trailering


• Stepping the mast ( I highly recommend reading this before you decide to convert to a tabernacle mast)


• Standing rigging


• Hoist rings


• Main Sheet Rigging


• Boom Vang


• Jib Sheet Leads


• Spinnakers


• Spinnaker Pole


• Tiller Extension or Hiking Stick


• Running Lights


• Combings and Hiking out


• Centerboards


• Flotation


• compass


• rudder angle


• That Racing Finish


• Protecting the Spars


• Storm Sails


• Weather Helm

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