Split Mast Swing Sail

[Pelagic]

Have not had a chance to study this…but it looks interesting

Radical New Sailboat Concept: Twin-Masted Swing Sail - YachtForums.Com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_-m4ButAHw

[osirissail]

For "far-out" sail systems check out the Maltese Falcon. This is also an animation but the Maltese Falcon is really out there now sailing and I had a chance to see her in action.

YouTube - FSX Maltese Falcon sailing yacht

[James S]

Its a lot to wrap my head around...but I like seeing outside the box ideas....

[James S]

Originally Posted by osirissail

For "far-out" sail systems check out the Maltese Falcon. This is also an animation but the Maltese Falcon is really out there now sailing and I had a chance to see her in action.

She’s for sale for like 80 or 85million USD I don’t remember....way less than half of what she cost if I recall correctly.

Cool rig but to my eye it didn’t go at all with the hull shape or superstructure.....but cool none the less

[Joli]

The concept was built inthe early 90's, well discussed here:
PROCYON project........a Bold experiment - Page 3 - Boat Design Forums

[Solitude]

Neat But when will it be built.

[barnakiel]

OK, but why put sails on motor yachts. Are they not more efficient without masts?

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