Glide Free Foils

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Doug Lord, Jul 20, 2018.

  1. Doug Lord
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    Here is some info from Ian Ward on these fantastic, patented, add-on foils. They're being used now on the Skeeta, Aero, Open Bic, Melges 14, Laser and others including one catamaran I know about. click on "learn more"... https://www.glidefree.com.au/

    NOTE-the standard foil does not develop downforce but can be modified to do so.
    More technical info: High Performance MPX Foil/Self-righting Trimaran-The Test Model https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/high-performance-mpx-foil-self-righting-trimaran-the-test-model.36058/page-183#post-835122 post 2741

    Skeeta:
    Skeeta by Quant Boats.jpeg
     
    Last edited: Jul 20, 2018
    Doug Lord, Jul 20, 2018
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