Retractible SailDrive?

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by CatBuilder, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. CatBuilder

    CatBuilder Previous Member

    Does anyone make such a thing as a retractible sail drive or other propulsion unit that retracts?

    I can't seem to get the idea out of my head. It's what I want, but there is no such animal that I know of.
     
    CatBuilder, Aug 15, 2011
    #1
  2. PAR
    Joined: Nov 2003
    Posts: 19,126
    Likes: 498, Points: 93, Legacy Rep: 3967
    Location: Eustis, FL

    PAR Yacht Designer/Builder

    An outboard on a really big jack plate retracts, an outdrive retracts and I would imagine you could engineer a pod that lifted the whole saildrive, engine and all, clear of the hull bottom, but it would be costly in more then just money.
     
    PAR, Aug 16, 2011
    #2
Loading...
Similar Threads
  1. xellz

    Saildrive or shaft with electric motor

    xellz, Feb 10, 2018, in forum: Propulsion
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    3,888
    xellz
    Feb 11, 2018
  2. rubenova

    Does anyone own a Yanmar Saildrive?

    rubenova, Jun 13, 2014, in forum: Propulsion
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,549
    rubenova
    Jun 14, 2014
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.