A racing yacht recycled out of wrecked aircraft parts

Sean Langman intends to race it up at the 2009 Sydney to Hobart race in an eco-friendly style on a yacht recycled out of aircraft. The idea of recycled yacht didn’t actually rise out of the need to do his bit for the environment but has more to do with the cost reduction. This recycled racing yacht will be a cross between a boat and a glider featuring a canting deck and wings that will help to reduce drag. Langman foresees it as the biggest, fastest most radical thing anyone has ever seen!

Though a model of this yacht is already taken shape, it is not out in open for a visual treat. However here are a few details revealed by the designer himself – The hull is 100ft long but the deck is only 12ft wide. But the overall width is 75ft because it has wings. We have the wings to use ground affect. We can change the boat by pumping water in for righting moment (stability which increases speed) and also use flaps on the wings for aerodynamic lift. It’s a cross between a glider and a yacht. Good luck Sean Langman!
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