I'm fearful this will quickly become an exercise in futility for all the reasons you cite.

#3 has occurred to me and will be the first step in any case.

I'm beginning to suspect that using aero foils (if I may use that term)for hydro foils may be a mistake. I cited an article from Vesta sail rocket to that effect.

Bernard Smith may well have the last word in the matter.


Pete Pollard
Blade 702

'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.