This further reduces the potential profits. Judging by the few features disclosed, it could be a system based on releasing a shroud in a capsized...
I second xarax's advice. Publish the idea, benefit from the open discussion to save development time and money and then evaluate the next step....
The text speaks of archimedean mode and foiling mode only, but they will certainly use foil assistance too. The design is even closer to my...
Yes, and I replied. Will send it again, in case you didn't receive it. Luiz
If speed is not an issue, why use lifting foils? Only a naval architect can help you with design issues such as proper ama placement. My boat's...
What will be the boat size? And the building system/materials? Why have foils both in the mainhull stem and the rudder? just choose one and, if...
If you plan to have a folding system, try to place the struts higher than the chine to avoid excessive spray. Streamlining the struts is not...
Any recent news? Luiz
I'm, a sailor wo has nothing against improvements. We'd still be sailing square riggers if it wasn't for them. Watertight well designed ballasted...
Gunnar, When the stern is lifted out of the water, a T-foil on the rudder's bottom generates downward lift that helps the boat return to...
Multihulls are competitive against monohulls because they don't need ballast for stability and the consequently lighter displacement allows to...
Self-rescuing multihulls Just two facts: 1) Well designed proas are self rescuing multihulls. 2) Take a look at this clever self rescuing 23...
