Yacht Race Board Game Token

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I was tasked with crafting a compact sailboat model for use as a game token in the 1961 Parker Brothers Yacht Race game. After experimenting with scaling down existing models, I discovered that reducing them to 10-15% of their original size doesn't result in a printable design. I tried approximately 15 different approaches before shifting my focus. To create a model that would be free from delicate parts prone to printing issues, I designed the sailboat as straightforward and uncomplicated as possible. The rudder component, for instance, is not intended to function but rather provides a convincing visual representation of one. I found the individual pieces to be sturdy, though perhaps they lack sufficient weight to serve effectively as game tokens. I have yet to test the model on the actual game board since I do not own the game. I didn't label this submission as customizable because I made manual adjustments to certain parameters. The source code is included, much like with all my previous contributions, in hopes that others can utilize it to refine their design skills or personalize the model according to their needs. This way, they can make targeted improvements that go beyond what a slicer software can achieve.