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below are the main details from The Observers Book of Sailing Craft (1979 edition) on the Compass 28:
Thanks, Ilenart - I'll see if I can track down a copy. Sounds like a very interesting read!
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Thanks, Ilenart - I'll see if I can track down a copy. Sounds like a very interesting read!
Very handy book. There's one selling on ebay at the moment

1979 OBSERVER'S BOOK OF SAILING CRAFT OF AUSTRALIA & NZ - eBay Sailing, Yachting, Sports, Recreation, Non-Fiction, Books. (end time 18-May-08 14:52:43 AEST)
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