This sailboat is gravity-defying costing only $40,000 US. It mimics the hydrofoiling action by rising up on 2 J-shaped wings at speed until hulls are about 2 feet above water. Getting 2 feet above water it gets smoother and faster in silence.
The flying phantom can get up above water at 7 knots downwind or above 10 upwind. The max speed has been 33 knots but they company believes it can get up to 40-45 knots. This boat is not new to the sailing world.
It is much more useful when the ocean is choppy so sailers do not have to worry about the waters. The flying phantom is the first product to bring levitation experience to the commercial market. The company is possibly making a racing series of this sailboat.
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