The kite. the kite is a slightly modified version of the osprey, with the only difference being the tumblehome section.on the kite, the chine sweeps gracefully all the way from the tip of the bow to the tip of the stern. but what a difference this makes!!!. Kite is my own boat, co-owned with colin henwood who built her. she is a 21ft trailer sailer constructed from 9mm marine plywood sheathed in glass cloth and epoxy. with an all up weight of 750kgs she can be comfortably trailed behind a 2litre family car. draft with centreplate and rudder raised is just 10inches (250mm),…. Cover the boat with paper or fabric. now lets start assembling. first attach the rectangle sails. then pass a sting through the loops of the triangle sails and secure to the poles as picture..
The advantages of a kiteboat over a traditional sailboat are manifold. as a kite pulls a boat, it does not also heel the boat over or pitch it forward as a sail does.. The other inherent advantage of kite power, that kite pull is not limited by the boat's apparent wind speed, but can be five or more times higher, will then assure the kite boat's superiority over conventional sailing craft in competitive events.. "boat building is one of the few pursuits where utilization of the end product is as rewarding as its construction." marc bourassa, wilmington, ma (built the power skiff and 2 kidyaks) with glen-l proven plans & kits, building your own boat can be a reality..
