Patent ID: 9079649
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: B63B,B63H

Abstract:
1. A wind-powered sailing vessel comprising: a plurality of parallel hulls; a plurality of cross-member spars releasably connecting the parallel hulls; a central longitudinal body centrally located between the parallel hulls and releasably connected to the plurality of cross-member spars, the central longitudinal body elevated above water during operation of the wind-powered sailing vessel; a crew seat releasably connected to the central longitudinal body, wherein the crew seat is positioned forward of the mast and wherein the plurality of parallel hulls, the central longitudinal body and the crew seat are configured such that the sailing vessel has a center of gravity located behind the center of hull buoyancy; a kick-up rudder assembly releasably connected to the central longitudinal body such that the kick-up rudder assembly is elevated above water during operation of the wind-powered sailing vessel; a rudder releasably connected to the kick-up rudder assembly, wherein the rudder is configured to at least partially submerge in water during operation of the wind-powered sailing vessel; a foot pedal steering system releasably connected to the central longitudinal body; a main sail on the mast; and a jib.