: "I wonder if the curve would keep going in a straight line with a 3
: horsepower input. : PGJ"

: Theoretically, the curve would keep on going until the foils ventilated
: enough to kill the lift. For this type of foil, that happens up near the
: 40 knot region. . .

: . . .Couple of things: The Flyak makes some use of the gyro effect of the spinning
: paddle mass to help stabilize the boat when flying. Tere is an inherent
: form of stabiity being generated from the horizontal foil surfaces
: themselves that rpovides the rest.

In my mind's eye I can see it all now. Me, sitting tall and bronzed, whirling a GP at a windmill's pace, while the strong and silent 3 hp electric trolling motor pushes my sleek kayak across the pond at highway speeds. That should surprise the neighbors.

Gee, now all I have to solve is how to get tall and bronzed.

PGJ