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Duncan McC (NZ) Duncan McC (NZ) is offline
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Default NORDHAVN Rewrites Physics Textbooks
In article 2007101319040916807-jerelull@maccom,
says...
On 2007-10-13 18:35:33 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
said:

Among other things, they claim to be able to create something from
nothing. The advert states, "Even in dead air the apparent wind when
motorsailing generates lift and reduces the amount of engine power
needed to maintain the same speed the engine would produce on its own."
Huh? Tell me I ain't dreaming . . .

Yup, that's advertising BS. If there's no wind, there won't be a
benefit while motor-sailing or any other condition.

There is some benefit. Stability. Though given a calm day, one can't
imagine much of a sea state

But certainly I'm sure all would agree that motoring in nasty weather
and rough sea, a wee bit of cloth up gives a much more even ride -
reduces that horrible rolling.

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Duncan
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