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Mechanical applicances, mechanical movements and novelties of construction; a complete work and a continuation, as a second volume, of the author's book entitled "Mechanical mvements, powers and devices"; (1917)

Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The Norman W. Henley publishing company · leaf 196

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e boats are nearly as broadas they are long. The mast is stepped nearlyin the middle of the boat. Two bowspritswith two jibs and an overboard leeboard ofrude construction seem to hold these bulkyboats to their course. 458. CURIOUS BOATS. The Philip-pine Island catamaran and anchor. Theboats are so… … 459. CURIOUS BOATS.A Russian canoe rig. Boomand gaff extending forward.Forward part of boat covered.Halyards extend to cockpitfor easy management by oneperson. The boom is elasticand bends before the wind ;a fad of doubtful efficiency. 460. CURIOUSBOATS. The Sand-wich Islands catama-ran. A narrow…

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