The F10 fuel saving kite
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Kite For Sail is now introducing the
F-10 fuel saving kite - a new compact kite system for vessels up to 40 feet in length. The F-10 generates 10 horsepower under optimal conditions and can reduce your fuel bill. The kite also serves as alternative propulsion encase of engine failure. The team at Kite For Sail has been developing kite systems since 1999. Their focus has been on creating safe reliable performance systems that enable
multipull launch and retrievals at sea.
The F-10 kite can pull vessels not only downwind but on all normal sailing courses across the wind.
The F-10 is easy and enjoyable to control under sail. This is a good introductory system for all types of boaters.
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December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
In the summer of 2007 and 2008 we conducted kite powered fishing expeditions using a traction kite. We used an outboard engine to motor out of the harbor and then deployed the kite. The engine was lifted and lines were set. The sky is the limit for the future of kitesailing.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
is it imaginable to use it as only propulsion system instead of a conventional sailing
rigg ?
December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
The kite can be flown on all courses, even strait into the wind with the help of the engine. Fuel savings is possible on all downwind courses and reaching courses up to 45 degrees into the wind.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Looks good downwind but how does it go tacking close to the wind?
December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
We were cruising between 7 and 11 knots. The F-10 kite system can be used on vessels up to 40 feet in length.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
how fast were you doing? great concept.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Killer Kite BITCHES!!! You guys are having way too much fun!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
With the cost of fuel as high as it is, using wind power makes so much sense. Kite for Sail is truly an innovative leader in developing these systems and I know their work is going to revolutionize the way boats are powered.