93: MS Beluga SkySails, Baja Performance 278, Fuel Saving Tips

First up, let's see what's making waves in Nautical News... The MS Beluga SkySails uses a computer controlled kite to help carry it across the water. On a windy day the kite will provide up to 35 percent of the vessel's power. Designers hope the kite will help the shipping industry "go green."
Next up, it's time for our BoatTest Reports Feature of the Week when this week we'll take a look at the Baja Performance 278.
Now, in Did You Know... The pain at the pump is even more painful for boat owners. Fuel prices at marinas nationwide are well over $3 a gallon. But what if you don't want to stay in port? Frank Sargeant of The Tampa Tribune shared his fuel-saving tips that will hopefully leave you with some extra cash in your pocket once you get back to the dock.
And finally today, it's time to reveal Stacey's TheBoaters.com Sealebrity Profile Pick of the Day, which is: Nate Terry and his 20 foot Fisher, the Beer Monster!
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• baja
• performance
• 278

[pirejknf]

Because they are labor intensive and they make the boat tilt.

[jerryaltman]

WHy not use big sails??????