Wish I could see the leading edge of that "tiki wingsail" better, I've been thinking about them compared to the rotating wingmast concept. Great video though, wonderful to see the boat in real conditions.
The amount of pitching somewhat surprised me, but the fact that the crew is naturally located at the exact axis of the motion is a tribute to Wharram's designing skill.
@antipike
Had to look up dolefins. Thanks. It makes sense that the less your rig swings the air, the more efficient it'd be.
onefodderunit 8 months ago
@onefodderunit Mine hobby horsed a lot until i put some dolefins on the rear , cure the problem and actuall made the boat fast by 1.5 knots
antipike 8 months ago
Pls. check the Wharram website I think you'll find some more details about the Tiki wingsail.
whispersoftheocean 8 months ago
Wish I could see the leading edge of that "tiki wingsail" better, I've been thinking about them compared to the rotating wingmast concept. Great video though, wonderful to see the boat in real conditions.
darkhungers 8 months ago
She rocks like a rocking horse.
onefodderunit 8 months ago
thank you for not adding any garbage music to this great video
sailin1934 1 year ago
sweet
valvetrom 1 year ago
The amount of pitching somewhat surprised me, but the fact that the crew is naturally located at the exact axis of the motion is a tribute to Wharram's designing skill.
KayakMike1963 1 year ago
Hi ,Im in the philippines and intend building one of these . how do you rate it . Did you build it yourself ?
BIGOINK303 2 years ago
This was a ride on Busker in the Andaman Sea at Phuket!
A great shot, on a small boat, but a great experience!
Thank you for posting my boat!
buskereric 2 years ago