Hiking wings for hydrofoiling boat

   Dear all, I am part of a design group who are trying to design a hydrofoiling single hander (similar to a moth but for slightly less experienced or heavier sailors). We are looking into hiking wings but are not really sure how to go about designing them! Does anyone have any suggestions as to the angles (of the wings as they meet the hull), materials, shapes, cost etc.? Also are there any potential disadvantages that we should be aware of here?

 Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 Thanks so much.

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dumothmoth Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 28 Nov 15 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote dumothmoth Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Hiking wings for hydrofoiling boat Posted: 30 Nov 15 at 2:10pm
	Dear all, I am part of a design group who are trying to design a hydrofoiling single hander (similar to a moth but for slightly less experienced or heavier sailors). We are looking into hiking wings but are not really sure how to go about designing them! Does anyone have any suggestions as to the angles (of the wings as they meet the hull), materials, shapes, cost etc.? Also are there any potential disadvantages that we should be aware of here? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much.

andymck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Dec 06 Location: Stamford Online Status: Offline Posts: 397	Post Options Post Reply Quote andymck Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Nov 15 at 2:38pm
	All that information is on the waszp site. 17.5 degrees rings a bell. If you are struggling with the hiking wings, the foils are going to be tricky.
	Andy Mck