Monster tri headed for San Diego

[w42]

Originally Posted by David M

Good gawd...look at the thickness of that mast compared to the people near it.

It is at least 6 feet wide at the base.

[w42]

Here is another flying two hulls

[Merlin Hawaii]

Originally Posted by David M

"I predict 50 knots!"

As an Afterguard, it looks like Larry is really getting in there and getting his hands dirty with this project

[Merlin Hawaii]

Originally Posted by w42

And to make things more complicated, the each helm has two wheels. One for the rudders, one for the trim tab on the center dagger board.

And, talk about a daggerboard!!

With the board down, US 87 draws 20 feet!!

[w42]

Originally Posted by Merlin Hawaii

And, talk about a daggerboard!!

With the board down, US 87 draws 20 feet!!

Yeah, I cant wait to see them really push this thing. It is either going to be spectacular speed or spectacular disaster!

[BlueWaterSail]

Originally Posted by w42

Yeah, I cant wait to see them really push this thing. It is either going to be spectacular speed or spectacular disaster!

that's why they're all wearing crash helmets ..

BWS

[FrankZ]

Originally Posted by Merlin Hawaii

They said it's not worth the weight of the additional reinforcement that would be required to keep it level

Not that it will happen, but if they break this one, she looks like she would make a rather impressive display.

[w42]

Originally Posted by FrankZ

Not that it will happen, but if they break this one, she looks like she would make a rather impressive display.

Its not known for sure, but there has been speculation that it has been engineered such that the "twist" of the platform helps keep the leeward ama bow "up", thus helping prevent pitchpole disasters (a risk should you bury the bow in a wave).

Also, the CF structure has been designed to withstand loads of 60 tons.

[Merlin Hawaii]

Originally Posted by FrankZ

Not that it will happen, but if they break this one, she looks like she would make a rather impressive display.

I think one of the biggest dangers of a boat like this, is hitting an object in the water at speed,

When they're really up and running, they are sailing in the wake of a lead boat that is scouting for floating debris

[Roy M]

It's now, apparently, here in San Diego. I hope to get over to see it sometime soon, and if it's sailing, that 160' stick is going to be hard to miss.

Just so she doesn't become floating debri At those speeds, I would think they would want low flying aircraft to do the scouting. Really adds to the operating cost, but then again, it's only money

[imagine2frolic]

Originally Posted by David M

"I predict 50 knots!"

No matter what happens in the A's/C I hope it does 50knts......