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Back in February we talked about the Suntory Mermaid II – a boat that encapsulates a pretty “duh” idea of powering a boat with waves. Well, creator Ken-ichi Horie and the boat have completed their goal journey of getting from
The Suntory mermaid II uses the most advanced wave-power technology, with extra electricity coming from solar panels to run navigation lights. Since it is the most advanced, by virtue of being the only, it’s a great starting point for future wave-powered boats that go – I should hope – a little faster. Horie says the problem to be solved is how to keep the boat's speed up when the waves are weak.
Maybe one day we’ll see a race between the Suntory Mermaid II and the Earthrace…and maybe an old-fashioned wind-powered sailboat thrown in for good measure.
Via EnvironmentalGraffiti, YachtPals, Physorg
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written by James Woods, July 17, 2008
JT
www.FireMe.To/udi
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written by high_ankle_sprain, July 17, 2008
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Mar/17/br/hawaii80317010.html
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written by SteveH, July 17, 2008
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written by Kurt, July 17, 2008
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written by Affiliate Meister, July 17, 2008
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written by joel, July 17, 2008
if you want to go someplace in a big hurry the energy density of petorium type fuels regardless of their so is hard to beat.
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written by bob, July 17, 2008
" The above was an attempt to make something out of nothing"
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written by vst, July 17, 2008
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How can we be sure it was the wave power and not them floating, or riding a current?