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References
- ↑ Composites Manufacturing, August 2006, p. 25
- ↑ Noyc.Org
- ↑ Soma/Maria Keelboat Manual (http://144.92.9.188/hoofers/sailing/keelboats/kb_manual/kb_manual.html)