Patented Lord Bio-Keel Foil System

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Chris Ostlind, Oct 8, 2009.

  1. Chris Ostlind

    Chris Ostlind Previous Member

    As seen over on Sailing Anarchy just this morning, with a full explanation from SA member, Irishman72:

    http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=97273&st=50&gopid=2499629&#entry2499629

    "Introducing the new Doug Lord-designed foiling keel boat with patent-pending organic micro foils! According to Mr. Lord: "Surface area is the key. Get enough surface area wedging the boat out of the water and *anything* will foil. My real innovation is the use of random organic foiling surfaces, which are much stronger than carbon fiber/resin composites and don't cost anything more than a coupla years of moorage fees and some patience. Calculations show this baby'll foil in 6 knots of south-east breeze, 8 knots if the breeze is north east (due to the Coriolis Effect--results opposite in the southern hemisphere)."
     

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  2. Seafarer24
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    Seafarer24 Sunset Chaser

    For a moment I thought this was my boat...

    ...but then I realized the keel shape was all wrong.
     
  3. apex1

    apex1 Guest

    Which keel shape?
     
  4. boat fan
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    boat fan Senior Member

    Thats no foil.....just a piece of reef he snagged...:D
     
  5. bistros

    bistros Previous Member

    Hard to believe that's a Benny-Toe.
     

  6. ancient kayaker
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    ancient kayaker aka Terry Haines

    Where do you get that stuff? Imagine the abrasion resistance! It would make my boat almost bomb-proof.
     
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