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Grabowski
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Hello,
Im new to the forum, i joined to ask a question about a boat I've been obsessing about for awhile. My idea is an aluminum sail boat (27-40') that has its mast removed and replaced with say a 3-4kw vertical wind generator (350lb) i know that's a bit heavy but I am sure the wind forces are substantial as well. Along with the turbine the boat would also be covered in solar panels and a med sized foldout array up at the bow with a light sensor to follow the sun. in addition to the solar panels and turbine id have a small generator for a series type hybrid setup, all of this of course charging a set of two very large battery banks. Now that i gave you an idea of what I am thinking of, my question is - Without the generator and solar panels would the vertical turbine power/charge the sail boat in high/medium winds such as normal sails? and i don't mean at the same speed just able to move along... another concern is that the boat would want to rotate because of the spinning turbine? a positive aspect i thought would be a gyroscopic stabilizing effect from the spinning vertical wind turbine. Sorry to write so much but I am tired of thinking about this project and id like someone to tell me if its feasible.
Thanks,
Mr. Grabowski
Im new to the forum, i joined to ask a question about a boat I've been obsessing about for awhile. My idea is an aluminum sail boat (27-40') that has its mast removed and replaced with say a 3-4kw vertical wind generator (350lb) i know that's a bit heavy but I am sure the wind forces are substantial as well. Along with the turbine the boat would also be covered in solar panels and a med sized foldout array up at the bow with a light sensor to follow the sun. in addition to the solar panels and turbine id have a small generator for a series type hybrid setup, all of this of course charging a set of two very large battery banks. Now that i gave you an idea of what I am thinking of, my question is - Without the generator and solar panels would the vertical turbine power/charge the sail boat in high/medium winds such as normal sails? and i don't mean at the same speed just able to move along... another concern is that the boat would want to rotate because of the spinning turbine? a positive aspect i thought would be a gyroscopic stabilizing effect from the spinning vertical wind turbine. Sorry to write so much but I am tired of thinking about this project and id like someone to tell me if its feasible.
Thanks,
Mr. Grabowski
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