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A ground effect sailboat would probably be as fast as an ice boat since it
isn't in the water. The problems I see are heeling and generating lift to get out of the water. Perhaps a combination of hydrofoils and wing would do the trick. The hydrofoils would allow great sped for the wing to lift. Add a lifting wing to this: http://www.sailingbreezes.com/Sailin...redefining.htm I think it would be beneficial to have the lifting wing at the top of the mast for more stability during flight. |
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Gilligan wrote: A ground effect sailboat would probably be as fast as an ice boat since it isn't in the water. The problems I see are heeling and generating lift to get out of the water. Perhaps a combination of hydrofoils and wing would do the trick. The hydrofoils would allow great sped for the wing to lift. Add a lifting wing to this: http://www.sailingbreezes.com/Sailin...redefining.htm I think it would be beneficial to have the lifting wing at the top of the mast for more stability during flight. I was thinking more like a moth, but making the hiking wings a reverse delta config like seen here : http://www.se-technology.com/wig/htm...?code=0&id=198. The ideal is to have no contact with the water, and the reverse delta surface effect wings could be made from light fabric. A tripod shape like the Rave would be ideal. The first picture in this thread is a reverse delta plywood surface effect boat flying. Not sure but it looks like it may being towed. Joe |
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It could work but not as a sailboat. It needs a motor.
Lateral forces exerted by sails would put it in the water. "Joe" wrote Could it work? http://www.schoellmarine.com/images/index/1b.jpg Joe |
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