Subject: Re: [harryproa] Re: New harryproa design - with every buzzword ever discussed <grin>
From: Malcolm Phillips
Date: 3/4/2011, 5:40 PM
To: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au
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harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au

 


I would not assume that the slot effect is 1+1=3.
The slot effect is a high lift device, but induced drag is increased far more than lift.
For max speed a high L/D ratio (of sail plus boat structure) is more important than high lift.
Its a cost trade-off. The slot effect gets cheaper lift.

Malcolm
 

 


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