Sky Sail

[skipperdude]

An interesting idea but the cost is to high
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[skipperdude]

Sorry I am not real sharp on the computer I don't know if this works or not Vewing the file that is.

It seems to take a while to pop up.

Sd

 

[dwhatty]

An interesting idea but the cost is to high
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You found a way to attach a pdf file! Seahorse II has been trying to do this for ages.

 

[swampu]

SD, you have missed the overwhelming threads on solar boating and the like. This should get that pot stirring soon. Thanks

 

[Codger2]

You found a way to attach a pdf file! Seahorse II has been trying to do this for ages.

 

[skipperdude]

I exchanged a couple of email with them about cost. 150,000.00 euros.

If a fellow could come up with kite a little more hands on. I think something like this would be viable.
People say fuel cost is the least expense owning a boat but a penny saved.
How about just a large version like the kite surfers use.
I always figured I would run an engine till fuel got to expensive. Then I would go sail.
The best of both worlds?

SD

 

[timjet]

I like the idea, but not practical for us ICW cruisers.

 

[Torben DH]

Interesting concept but the price is quite steep

And the crane/boom thing is but ugly so if i were ever to buy such a system they would have to make the system hidden below deck.

 

[windmill29130]

I exchanged a couple of email with them about cost. 150,000.00 euros.

If a fellow could come up with kite a little more hands on. I think something like this would be viable.
People say fuel cost is the least expense owning a boat but a penny saved.
How about just a large version like the kite surfers use.
I always figured I would run an engine till fuel got to expensive. Then I would go sail.
The best of both worlds?

SD

You can buy a lot of diesel fuel for 150,000 euros!

 

[Wxx3]

But it's green

 

[Phil Fill]

Kit boarding is very popular in Everett. Two of my son’s kite board and I have played with them. In 15+ mph winds it can lift me off the ground, and you can control/turn the kit with the two side strings. A kite could be lunched from the deck of a boat and use the windless to let out and retrieve. They cost a couple hundred bucks, and on a warm summer day up to 50+ boarders.

If you were making long legs/runs it might be benfitial. You could probable have a bigger kite made, or combine two kites.

 

[Fishbucket]

But it's green

:lol:

I fly Para kites off the grass. they are not as easy to just send off a mast and catch wind. They have to be controlled. I'd imagine that most of the cost is it's hands off controlling system.

 

[windmill29130]

But it's green

So is baby poop!