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Conceptual Design Amphibious AI Rescue Aircraft Series (GLARE Trimaran Hull & Battery Electric Prop)
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Micro Foiler Build
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SWATH resistance predictions using Michlet
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Xflir5 is telling me as chord length reduces and the reynold number drops drag goes up.
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Speed and efficiency, single or twins I/O same HP total
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The Mast as a Problem: a Legend
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Minimal drag float/ama for a marathon racer
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Summary of the hydroDynamic Problem of small yachts at sea
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43.6% Drag Reduction
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Is circulation real?
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Creating lift in displacement hulls
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Why are sails tall instead of wide?
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Tom Speer's proa foil sections: Any new data?
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Gyrocopter rotor instead of canvas sail ?
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Hull Resistance Prediction 14ft Sailing Dinghy
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Small Standing Lug Sail Design
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Semi balanced wing sail pivot axis placement
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Any benefit to rotating a non-wing / non-teardrop mast?
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Hydrodynamic Evaluation Request: Wave-Powered Cargo Vessel Using Internal Through-Channels
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Catamaran Hull Speeds
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Efficient and ocean-going?
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