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A '''bilgeboard''' is [[lift]]ing [[foil]] used in a [[sailboat]], which resembles a cross between a [[centerboard]] and a [[leeboard]]. Bilgeboards are mounted between the centerline of the boat and the sides, and are amost always asymmetric foils mounted at an angle to maximize lateral lift while minimizing drag. They are most often found on racing [[scow]]s. |
A '''bilgeboard''' is [[lift]]ing [[foil]] used in a [[sailboat]], which resembles a cross between a [[centerboard]] and a [[leeboard]]. Bilgeboards are mounted between the centerline of the boat and the sides, and are amost always asymmetric foils mounted at an angle to maximize lateral lift while minimizing drag. They are most often found on racing [[scow]]s. |
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When sailing, the [[windward]] side bilgeboard is retracted into the [[hull]] of the boat, so that it produces no drag. The [[leeward]] side foil provides the lift to counter the lateral force of the sail, and convert it into forward motion. The bilgeboards are angled so that as the boat heels, or leans under the force of the wind, the leeward bilgeboard becomes more upright, and provides the greatest possible force in the desired direction. |
When sailing, the [[windward]] side bilgeboard is retracted into the [[Hull (watercraft)|hull]] of the boat, so that it produces no drag. The [[leeward]] side foil provides the lift to counter the lateral force of the sail, and convert it into forward motion. The bilgeboards are angled so that as the boat heels, or leans under the force of the wind, the leeward bilgeboard becomes more upright, and provides the greatest possible force in the desired direction. |
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Abilgeboardislifting foil used in a sailboat, which resembles a cross between a centerboard and a leeboard. Bilgeboards are mounted between the centerline of the boat and the sides, and are amost always asymmetric foils mounted at an angle to maximize lateral lift while minimizing drag. They are most often found on racing scows.
When sailing, the windward side bilgeboard is retracted into the hull of the boat, so that it produces no drag. The leeward side foil provides the lift to counter the lateral force of the sail, and convert it into forward motion. The bilgeboards are angled so that as the boat heels, or leans under the force of the wind, the leeward bilgeboard becomes more upright, and provides the greatest possible force in the desired direction.