Could a fan in front of a sail increase speed?

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Capt. Rob

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Could a fan in front of a sail increase speed?

Would this work?

No, and we promptly removed our GE fan from the swim platform at the
start of the season. The fan cost more than Scotty's boat.

RB
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NY

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