Hydrofoils in leisure sailboats

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This survey investigates sailors' interest in a hydrofoil-assisted daysailer keelboat (32 feet). The hydrofoil system should improve the sailing comfort and performance of the sailing yacht. In this way, the boat would lean less and suffer less from swell (without flying, of course).

The interest in such system in pleasure boating, how much people would be willing to pay for such a boat and. Your answers will help to better understand the wants and needs of the sailing community and how we can optimise the system to meet you requirements.

This survey will take about 5 minutes to complete. Your time and input are greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your participation!

1. Are you an owner of a sailing yacht?

yes

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2. How much do you sail in a year?

1-10 days

10-20 days

20-40 days

40- 100 days

100+ days

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3. Are you interested in making your sailing yacht more comfortable? (less heel during sailing and more stable anchoring)

Yes, this seems very appealing.

Yes, but I still want the same heeling of the boat. (only less pitch)

No, this is not so important for me.

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4. How important is speed while sailing?

Very important

Totally not important

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5. What attracts you to the idea of a sailing yacht with hydrofoils?

6. How much minimum speed gain would you like to have with hydrofoils compared to a similar sailing yacht of the same size? (Knowing that the average daysailer has 5-7 knots cruise speed)

0,5 knot

1 knot

2 knots

3 knots

+4 knots

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7. Suppose you want to sell your boat after 10 years. Do you think a daysailer with hydrofoils can set your yacht apart from other sailing yachts on the market?

It will have a strong positive impact on the price.

It will have a strong negative impact on the price

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8. Are there any aspects that might stop you from purchasing such a boat?

9. What are your concerns about using hydrofoils on a sailing yacht?

10. What are the most important criteria for you to determine whether a sailing yacht with hydrofoils is suitable for your cruising needs?

11. A foil system is very robust. As a result, it can also be used as a platform to stand/ sit on while swimming (in the water). Could this add value?

Yes, this looks like a very nice extra

No, this is redundant. I am only concerned with sail comfort and performance.

Indifferent

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12. How important do you find it to be able to operate your boat with little crew or even independently?

Very important. I want to be able to sail solo

Rather unimportant. If I can operate the boat with 2 men, this is enough.

Totally unimportant. If I can operate the boat with 3 men, this is enough.

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13. Would you prefer to adjust the angle of attack of the hydrofoils yourself or would you prefer it to be automatic?

Rather myself

Rather automatic

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14. Do you have concerns about possible obstacles when docking or mooring a sailing yacht with hydrofoils, such as the draft or width of the foils that may place additional demands on mooring locations?

15. Do you have any other comments, questions or concerns about sailing yachts with hydrofoils? Or things that should be added to this survey?

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