[PUP] EarthRace high speed passagemaker leaving on world tour

[Mark]

Another design of interest is the 58' SteadySailer, note that this is not a motorsailer, but designed as a power boat with sail assist/backup for a consistent 10 knots.
http://www.chuckpaine.com/pdf/58STEADYSAILER58.pdf

I realize this is not a boat design list, but I'm curious if anyone can offer commentary on the validity of the PowerKeel/Displacement Glider concept.  It seem like a way to increase efficiency and/or increase displacement speed in a moderate hull length.

Brian Chiko <brian@juvensa.com> wrote: Mark,

That DG design is very interesting - thanks for sharing it.  It looks like a
trimaran design where he side hulls have been shaved clean.

Here is the manufacturer of the first trimaran superyacht - 

http://www.yachts.nwbs.com.au/Home.htm

but it seems that they are also taking the design down market somewhat - as
low as 30 meters in length.  Now all we need are some companies to bridge
the gap from the 14 meter DG design and the 30 meter e-motion design.  I'm
sure it won't be long in coming...

Brian

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