Hey, I'm as interested to see the results of this experiment like anyone else. If somebody is prepared to spend money on this design to have it build and tested then the more respect to them. But this stance still doesn't mean that I expect it too succeed. Compare it to a night at the Casino. All very interesting and enjoyable but I'm not desillusioned enough to expect to break the house even when there is a very small chance that that may happen.

If nature teaches us some things then it is that sailing on the water surface is NOT efficient. Afterall how many animals do this ? Even animals that reside on the watersurface alot. Like ducks, swans or pinguins take to the air or dive under water when fleeing or looking to get somewhere fast.

Wouter


Wouter Hijink
Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild)
The Netherlands