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No, the issue in question here is sustained sailing faster than the wind directly downwind, which is not what water yachts and sailboats are doing. The connecti
by nichohel 5y ago
No, the issue in question here is sustained sailing faster than the wind directly downwind, which is not what water yachts and sailboats are doing. The connection (belt, gear) between the wheels and the propeller is necessary to do the former.
- tshaddox 5y agoYeah. Two boats could sail faster than the wind such that their center of mass is moving directly downwind faster than the wind.