Aeroring

Discussion in 'Materials' started by garrobito, Aug 11, 2003.

  1. garrobito
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    garrobito Junior Member

    how I can built a aeroring whit carbon/epoxi composite??
    Somebody know how??
    I don't want to buy one.
    thanks you
     
    garrobito, Aug 11, 2003
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    What is an aerirong?
     
    gonzo, Aug 12, 2003
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    terhohalme BEng Boat Technology

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  4. SailDesign
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    SailDesign Old Phart! Stay upwind..

    garrobito - they are not that hard to build, but since they are patented/trademarked by Forespar at the moment, you will open yourself up to a nasty lawsuit if you homebuild.
    Steve
     
    SailDesign, Aug 13, 2003
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  5. garrobito
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    thanks for your reply.
    I founded a good opcion in junk wingsail.
    If somebody is interested, this is the link
    http://wingsail.neuralfuzz.com/
    thanks you
     
    garrobito, Aug 13, 2003
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  6. gonzo
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    I don't know who got a patent for the design, but it has been around for a long time. The first time I saw it was in a catamaran in NY. I was sailing down the Hudson, and having a catamaran with a wierd rig myself, decided to stop and check it out. The owner had design and built it several years before. This dates it around 1978-79. The patent is not valid because it was public knowledge. Also, it is not an infringment to build one for yourself, only if you sell it or transfer it.
     
    gonzo, Aug 13, 2003
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    Oldersalt, Jan 9, 2005
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