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50 MPH sailing this weekend
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LOL. Morgan Fairchild hangs out on my boat with me. And she is naked. I have photos, too. WHATTT!?!?!? Last year it was Tyra Banks....you sure do get bored with those glitzy ladies quickly.... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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50 MPH sailing this weekend
Joe wrote:
i went to say if it were a 2 foot swell it would not be a problem. It could still be a problem if th econtrol system isn't adjusted properly. Next logical step will be computer controlled foils IMO. I don't know if a computer can do anything quicker or more accurately than the torsion linkage. The possible improvement would be in reducing drag, both from the sensors and from the accurate movement of the control surface, eliminating control overshoot. That would require a very fancy actuator. Might be easier to adjust such a system for different size waves, and for ride height. I heard a fair bit about the Hobie Tri-Foiler performance vs regular beach cats. On reaches in flat water it's much faster, but around the race course it's difficult to get an advantage, apparently. And starts are hell. These are the real deal http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/systems/dvic070.jpg info here http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/systems/dvic070.htm although that "speeds in excess of 40 knots" is a laugh. Them puppies can run over 100. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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50 MPH sailing this weekend
DSK wrote in message . ..
Joe wrote: i went to say if it were a 2 foot swell it would not be a problem. It could still be a problem if th econtrol system isn't adjusted properly. Next logical step will be computer controlled foils IMO. I don't know if a computer can do anything quicker or more accurately than the torsion linkage. The possible improvement would be in reducing drag, both from the sensors and from the accurate movement of the control surface, eliminating control overshoot. That would require a very fancy actuator. Lots of fancy optical sensors out there that can read many things and use very little voltage. Laser range finders might work well in sensing depth of the foils to provide proper trim. These mechanical sensors are stone age. Joe Might be easier to adjust such a system for different size waves, and for ride height. I heard a fair bit about the Hobie Tri-Foiler performance vs regular beach cats. On reaches in flat water it's much faster, but around the race course it's difficult to get an advantage, apparently. And starts are hell. These are the real deal http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/systems/dvic070.jpg info here http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/systems/dvic070.htm although that "speeds in excess of 40 knots" is a laugh. Them puppies can run over 100. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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