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Garland Gray II Garland Gray II is offline
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Default Could a fan in front of a sail increase speed?

Actually, someone from Australia did just that. Well engineered, and
successful. Would go about the same speed in all directions.
I wish I could remember where I read about it but it must have been 20 years
ago.

"chuck" wrote in message
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This brings back memories of long and heated discussions about whether a
windmill on a boat could propel the boat directly into the wind.

Assume either electric power generated by the windmill or direct
mechanical connection to the prop.

Have at it!

Chuck


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