I think the whole points is there was no "design" for the deck stepped mast. Someone just cut the bottom 6-8ft off their mast and stuck it on top...
What am I wrong about? Why does my credibility matter? All information in my post is public (patent, pics you posted, and patent law). I'm 99%...
The BP8 foil is non-infringing, imo. This patent seems extremely narrow to me. I doubt anyone ever needs to license it. Claim 1 is the only...
Why make the foils on BP8 retractable? The windward foil will never be in the water and making them retractable must increase the weight...
Why not have a bi-plane rig if you are going to build a two masted cat? Then you could avoid a center beam, have two headsails, and keep the...
Why don't they just add some giant fans powered by the diesel? Still "sail powered".
It's not even really a sailboat.
Is there an estimated total cost for the standard plywood construction? The site says foam is 10x more expensive and takes significantly more time.
