Proof I've said to much already . Its up to those who dare to take the leap of faith.
To me with the linked set up and sail configuration . There is absolutely no need to unlink for more range . Definitely not to achieve more more control at any speed.
Care to expand on what you refer to as more control and range?
Todd
--- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, Rob Denney <harryproa@...> wrote:
>
> Unlinked can be used together or seperately, hence more control and more
> options.
>
> 20-25 of true wind angle at any speed the boat can sail at would be a major
> breakthrough (state of the art is about 35). Have you any proof that it can
> be done? By proof, I mean gps tracks or sailing alongside another boat.
>
> regards,
>
> rob
>
> On Sat, Oct 22, 2011 at 11:49 AM, tsstproa <bitme1234@...> wrote:
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> > **
> >
> >
> > How does dual unlinked boards give you more control while sailing? Kinda
> > sounds like your ranking my chain on this one.
> >
> > So basically until someones else tells you or shows you what I'm talking
> > about in there own words your still in disbelief.
> >
> > Hey man I gave you an answer on how to sail higher to windward you can keep
> > chasing your tail and or follow the herd good luck to you.
> >
> > With in line linked rudders Like I have shown. You can sail as close as
> > 20-25 degrees to true wind at almost any speed the boat is capable of
> > sailing .
> >
> > Its not a matter of ridding and relying on a single aft foil its a matter
> > of being able to hold the boat at that heading at any speed and making the
> > sail work. Not speed of flow over a single fin/ foil/ or board. Thats the
> > benefit of dual linked counter rotating boards. It doesn't require high flow
> > rate over boards or a highly crafted foil shape to achieve descent
> > performance to windward.
> >
> > Todd
> >
> > --- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, "Herb" <squirebug@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Todd,
> > >
> > > It sounds interesting and I may give it a try next year. I asked the
> > group about this a while ago and Rob's view was that dual rudders unlinked
> > gives you even more control.
> > >
> > > At this point I just want to sail closer than 80 degrees to the wind.
> > >
> > > Best regards
> > > Herb
> > > --- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, "tsstproa" <bitme1234@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Anyone beside my self ever try?
> > > >
> > > > If you want absolute control over where your proa heads, you need to
> > try it... Or if you want to keep sailing like every other boat for the past
> > millennium, don't!!!
> > > >
> > > > Todd
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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