Ships – Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower – Having specifically defined hull shape
Patent
1984-01-16
1986-04-29
Basinger, Sherman D.
Ships
Watercraft with means used in providing sailpower
Having specifically defined hull shape
114 61, 114 91, 114162, 114163, 114165, B63H 904
Patent
active
045849579
ABSTRACT:
A double-ended two hull sailing vessel has a main hull and an auxiliary hull, where the distance between the auxiliary hull and the main hull can be varied for controlling heel. The mast is supported on a curved track for varying the angle of the mast relative to the water surface to control the upward lifting force of wind on the vessel to assist in maintaining both hulls level with minimum wetted surface area. A rudder/airfoil assembly is provided at each end of the main hull for providing a lifting force to the forward end of the vessel and for steering the vessel. A control system is provided so that only one of the rudders is in the water and for controlling the orientation of the rudder that is in the water.
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