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The 1965 Alcorte Sunfish, named Wave, serves as a reference for identifying components and terminology on a lateen-rigged small boat.0:02 The rig consists of a mast and two spars, commonly called the upper and lower booms, which connect via a bronze gooseneck.2:27 The sail features a head, tack, and clew, with edges defined as the luff, foot, and leech.14:51 Essential lines include the halyard, sheet, and bridle, while the daggerboard and rudder provide control surfaces.3:44 The boat utilizes a spring-loaded rudder assembly, which allows the blade to kick up upon impact, a feature standard on models produced after 1971.9:39 Hull age can be determined by the presence of a metal serial tag on the deck for early fiberglass models or a hull identification number on the transom for later versions.4:51 Upgrades to the 1965 hull include a 1980s-era Barrington daggerboard and a Riviera-style recreational sail laced with Dacron cord using a Marlin hitch outhaul.5:31

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