Does anyone know what happened to it???????

[powerskipper]

Saw this in Cowes , she had that aeroplane type wings I think, anyone know what happened to her.

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Julie

 

[boatless]

Can't see the image?

<hr width=100% size=1>my opinion is complete rubbish, probably.

 

[Talbot]

Assume you are referring to

. Heard a few weeks ago there had beena problem (mentioned in one of the forums IIRC). Had a good look as I passed yesterday, and it looks like the wings have folded over and broken off.

Might have guessed your image would work as soon as I had posted one /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

 

[powerskipper]

Thanks,
they was at one time, I believe, a discussion about the safety of it due to the fact that if it jammed its sail turning gismo it could be in trouble, it was certainly a talking point on passages up the Cowes river!!!!

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Julie

 

[Joe_Cole]

Looks like they've put a couple of old wooden masts on her!



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[powerskipper]

OK OK OK
It was either that pic or one with pontoon pole covering bow.
You can only work with the tools you have,however bad they may be /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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Julie

 

[Neraida]

Not suprised really, its rubbish. We have seen "it" on the water several times, mostly motoring. For a super efficient craft, its seems to be pants as the only time we've ever seen it "winging" was in a SW 5ish going up Soton Water. We shot passed it. We guesstimated that it was doing about 5 knots.

No, I don't work for IPC, nor am I connected to the organisation in any way. This post is purely my own opinion and I will not be drawn into any discussion of its pants-ness. i respect the developers of the "Wingsail" in their ability to make panty type stuff and, of course, non-panty stuff.

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[Sybarite]

Big court case following an IPC (YW ?) review of it a few years ago, I believe.

John

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[powerskipper]

I think it was a good idea, but need more thought possibly, believe the guy is restricted in someway , but wish him all the luck in the future, as I know how I would feel if I could not get out on the water.

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Julie

 

[mirabriani]

When then refill the water tanks, do they by any chance use "pantyhose?
Briani

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[Neraida]

Yes, and I'm not going to mention the thing they used to cover the inside of the lockers and drawers...

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[Talbot]

I do wish you wouldnt sit on the fence about this, its a provate forum, you can tell us what you really mean /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[racingron]

I saw her (or a similar boat) in Ocean village the other week right outside the Harbour Lights cinema.

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[Talbot]

I was never assured of the ability of this design to cope with a major storm. I had not realised it was as flimsy as it seemed to be from the residue. Certainly didnt leave a lot left to make a jury rig!

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