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Why are sailboats white?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 10/24/2022

Captain Nat Herreshoff, one of America's famous and talented builders of classic sailboats once said, "There are only two colors to paint a boat, black or white, and only a fool would paint a boat black."

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∙ 15y ago

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What is physical detail of setting?

White sailboats on dark water

Do sailboats have red green and white lights?

No they dont.

Should sailboats have a white mast light?

Yes, for night sailing.

Why do some sailboats have black sails?

Most sailboats have white sales. One could have black sails, but it would quickly fade from being out in the sun.

Why are the sails on sailboats white?

Not all of the sails are white only sails made out if Dacron are white. But sails made out of carbon are black.

Which statement is true of sailboats Sailboats can maneuver in tight spaces Sailboats can change direction quickly and easily Sailboats are usually the give-way boat in an encounter Sailboats ar?

Sailboats are usually the stand-on boat in an encounter.

What do sailboats have have a tendency to do?

Sailboats have the tendency to Capsize and Swamp.

Why did Egyptians ride on sailboats?

why did egyptians use sailboats? the used sailboats because they where a good way to travel in water

What do small sailboats have a tendency to do?

Sailboats have the tendency to Capsize and Swamp.

How many sailboats equal a mile?

depends how big the sailboats are

How are sailboats used for sports?

Sailboats are used in the sport of sailing.

When was Vanguard Sailboats created?

Vanguard Sailboats was created in 1967.

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