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      All metal parts are corrosion-resistant materials:  All bolts and screws are stainless steel; all deck hardware is stainless steel or anodized aluminum; and all aluminum castings (such as those at the head of the mast and the ends of the boom) are ALMAG 35 -- a high quality, corrosion-resistant alloy specifically developed for conditions of high stress.  The mast and boom are extruded from high quality 6063-T5 aluminum alloy, widely accepted as the ideal alloy for sailboat spars.
      Your Tradewinds is as stiff and resistant to heeling as many boats with broader beams and more ballast.  The secret is the design of the Tradewinds -- a broad hull with a slightly turned bilge and a broad transom stern.  Stiffness is further increased by the Tradewinds low riding swing keel which places external ballast low in the water were it does the most good.  Even if knocked down flat by extremely rough conditions, the self-righting design of the Tradewinds causes the boat to right herself immediately.

Mast and Boom, Standing Rigging: 

     Main and boom are extruded anodized aluminum alloy 6063-T5, widely accepted as the ideal alloy for sailboat spars.  Mast and boom retain their "like new" finish indefinitely even under conditions of severe exposure  to salt water.  Mast has hinged, stainless steel tabernacle base fitting and is equipped with topping lift and molded-in slot for sail slugs.  Aluminum castings are ALMAG 35, a high quality, corrosion-resistant alloy specially developed for conditions of high stress.  Boom is equipped with roller reefing to reduce sail area quickly and safely. Mechanism unlocks by pulling the boom away from the mast.  Boom is rotated and the sail wraps around the boom like a window shade.  Releasing the boom locks it back in place, no tool required.  Shrouds, fore and backstay are 1 x 19 stainless steel and are furnished to exact length and ready for installation with stainless steel tangs, thimbles and tensioning hardware assembled to their ends.

Rudder: 

      So it can ride "up and over" underwater obstructions, the Rudder can be assembled to "tip-up" (like the swing keel). The rudder's "tip-up'' locking mechanism automatically releases to prevent damage to the rudder or hull.  All metal parts used in the rudder system including tiller straps, gudgeons, pintles, bolts/screws are stainless steel and the tiller is solid oak.

Auxiliary Power Recommendations:

      Outboard power is ideal for the Tradewinds because of low cost, easy installation and readily available service.  Luger recommends the use of No. 10102 Hi-Lo Motor Mount accessory for auxiliary outboard power.  This mount raises the motor clear of the water when it's not in use, eliminating drag when under sail and exposure to salt water.  Outboards with long shaft (20") are preferred, however short shaft (15") are acceptable.

4-6 HP  motors are recommended for maneuvering in harbors, docking/approaching  mooring or trailer, and short range cruising in calm and current-free

12-15 HP motors are recommended for strong wind and current conditions and extensive cruising under power.  Speed 8-9 mph.

7-10 HP motors are recommended for use in moderate wind and current conditions, and for medium range cruising.  Speed 6-8 mph.

20 HP or larger motor not recommended as max-imum hull speed is attained with 12-15 HP.

Swing Keel System: 

      Rides up and over underwater obstructions and retracts for trailer transport and beaching.  The swing keel has a fixed, stainless steel mount bolted solidly to the hull and a lead ballasted, molded fiberglass swing keel. The swing keel is raised and lowered with a "safety-brake" winch that's easily operated by a small child.
      The Tradewinds swing keel system places the 3/4" diameter stainless steel pivot pin in the fixed mount (not molded into the fiberglass hull as in some boats) where wear of the pivot pin can never cause leakage into the hull.  Stresses placed on the pivot pin are absorbed by the stainless steel mount -- not directly in the fiberglass hull.

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