Self-steering without a windvane
Lee Woas
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Self-steering without a windvane
by Lee Woas
Published
1982
Publisher
Seven Seas Press
Pages
173
ISBN-10
0915160528
Description
Describes a variety of means to get a sailboat to steer itself on a consistent heading relative to the wind. Some methods are based on balancing sail forces but most use a sheet to tiller arrangement. Many drawings and photos of the arrangements and misc. devices used for some of the arrangements.
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How many pages are in Self-steering without a windvane?
This edition of Self-steering without a windvane has approximately 173 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Self-steering without a windvane?
For most readers, Self-steering without a windvane typically takes between 3h 36m and 2h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,250 words
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What is the word count of Self-steering without a windvane?
The estimated word count for Self-steering without a windvane is approximately 43,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Self-steering without a windvane?
Self-steering without a windvane was written by Lee Woas.
When was Self-steering without a windvane published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1982. The original work may have been published on a different date.