canibul - 3-28-2006 at 05:30 AM
Hello. I am new to kites. I recently moved to the tropics and we have wind wind wind. Today, 20+ mph out of the NE..and thats not unusual.
I am interested in a kite to put on a 17 ft. Boston Whaler boat to use this free power to move downwind for a number of applications, not the least
of which is trolling, and as a safety backup means of getting to the nearest island if the motor stops.
Gasoline is also $ 4.50 a gallon here...so using a kite to pull the boat would not only be fun, but make economic sense sometimes.
Can anyone recommend a kite for this type application?
doomwheels - 3-28-2006 at 08:35 AM
Check out http://www.kiteship.com
Fireball - 3-28-2006 at 10:54 AM
Yep Im sure Dean can give you some boat kite details although he is used to some larger ones.
excflyer - 11-11-2006 at 03:37 PM
I've heard of many using kite sails on their Catamaran's and tri's. Are there any good sites with info on this , I've seen Kiteships.