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Cool, but it's odd that the sail rotates around its own center point. Probably would be more realistic to have it rotate around a mast at the leading edge. I'd
by drblast 12y ago
Cool, but it's odd that the sail rotates around its own center point. Probably would be more realistic to have it rotate around a mast at the leading edge.
I'd also love to see centerboard or keel forces since that's what makes the boat go forward.
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- alephnil 12y agoThis makes it a square rigged boat, which is the traditional rig used by old sailships, and most traditional sailboats. That rigtype makes it hard (impossible really) to go up against the wind with a small angle, and this simulation is quite realistic in that respect.
- guiomie 12y agoMaybe it is a rigid sail/wing like the latest americas cup boats.