>Not sure what you mean but if it reduces those loads and >controls shape it makes it interesting
A model is on the list of things to do.
> This appears to require either a large diameter lower bearing >or a bent section. Both of which can make life difficult with the >engineering. not sure how it would scale up
Bent section. Actually an overwide sleeve so that it can be adjusted. Scaling it up is mostly a function of a lot of carbon. Better big boat solution is offsetting the mast in oversize bearings. Would have done this on Sol2 if the deck had been wide enough.
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