Interesting stuff but none of those will be going on my "to build list".

Should the first one be called "Chariot of the Gods", the second "The Tango" and the third "Indecision Indewater"?

here comes 2010, ^^^^^ I like the chariot that could be a lot of fun

it is similar to my set up, which should be operational, maybe today or tomorrow,

the only real need is a downhaul block for the main. I can do a rough double pulley

system for now will purchase a ronstan block when money catches up [$144]

Biggest hold up will be my trailer mods [widening] should maybe get that done by end

january. . I am busy gearing up and checking all my traveling requirement for

first shakedown run. have selected route Tarlee, Marrabel, Waterloo, Black Springs,

Farrell Flats, Leighton Forrest, Booborowie, Hallett, and then to destination of

Wilkins Historic Site [homestead] of South Australian very famous explorer.

That last one reminds me of a couple of occasions in my class5
Looks like his effort is intentional though

With the topic heading of "Strange Landyachts" I thought Paul would have dug into his photo albums and added a heap of his past creations!!

That yacht is very interesting It looks great to me but I have some questions
Weight distribution is very different to what most other designers have considered to be the optimum ? The Cof G would be further forward than usual ?
Are those wheels spokeless and axleless ?
If so wouldnt that create more friction at the multi bearings at the rim ?
Like the look of the sail unfortunately class 5 cant have a luff like that
Interested in what others think
cheers Hiko

Yes software. Look at the tail of the sheet in the first two pics.

Software or not, it is the damn sexiest looking land yacht I have seen.

And something for the kids....



http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/bluepeter/thingstodo/makeit/greenbirdcar

And another futuristic design......



www.yankodesign.com/2009/12/17/wind-powered-m6-speedster/