This Bonkers Trimaran With a Giant Kitesurfing Sail Plans to Smash the Sailboat Speed Record
The SP80, a 40-foot carbon-fiber experimental boat, is using giant kite sail to propel it across the water at over 80 knots ...
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China secretly building ‘world’s largest underwater drone’ with torpedo tubes
Named Orca, the vessel was unveiled at Airshow China in late 2024. The trimaran design provides high speed, stability and an expanded deck area despite its limited displacement. The Orca measures ...
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Company begins construction on innovative wind-powered cargo ship — here's how it could revolutionize the maritime industry
The new wind-powered trimaran ditches the traditional single-hulled approach in favor of a more sleek, lightweight racing-inspired design, as the report noted. Vela stated that the ship also ...
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Hydroplaning Boat Skims Over Water
It’s a trimaran design, with the large central hull connected to two pontoons via carbon fiber rods. Propulsion is via a triple-motor fan setup on the rear of the boat. The outer motors were ...