DriftingGuy 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 Isn't she lovely? She is in preparations to try to break the mythical 50knot barrier for sailing boats. At present she holds the sail speed record of 41.67 knots over a one nautical mile distance and 44.81 knots over 500m distance. For more info see www.hydroptere.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tifosi too! 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 Looks great, even though I guess it must be a little scary travelling in it! Nevertheless I want one !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 They've created the 1st projected cinema movie, the 1st 24 hour endurance race, the fastest train, the 1st train to go across, well under, the English channel & now the 1st flying yacht! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rumblestrip 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 That thing is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 That's great, the French really are innovators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shampion 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Yeah, I've been sailing for about 25 years, and I've been watching her development. I think with the right conditions and a little tweeking, she'll break 50 knots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elgo 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 I'd like to be on there! NO,not on Pabloh20! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 I'd like to be on there!NO,not on Pabloh20! Ah well, back to ..............again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Bah, the French, just say boo! and they will drop sail and run!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elgo 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Ah well, back to ..............again No,I meant that I prefer under... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 No,I meant that I prefer under... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2007 being on top is much better. and lets face it, if pabloh was on top he would crush you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted December 7, 2007 being on top is much better. and lets face it, if pabloh was on top he would crush you! I resemble that remark That's the problem with the youth of today, no social graces. I'd have thought that you would prefer doggy style so that you don't keep putting your partners off when they see your face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elgo 1 Report post Posted December 7, 2007 being on top is much better. and lets face it, if pabloh was on top he would crush you! True... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites