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Old 22-11-2007, 14:41   #11
Chuck Baier
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we have seen two boats that lost the wind gen when the boat was hobby-horsing in rough seas and the pole holding the wind gen snapped off. Both had a substantial rig and it had lasted for many miles until it failed. Fortunately no one was hurt in either case. But this is a consideration in designing this type of set up. Best to confer with someone on sight that has knowledge of the structural needs of your particular design.
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