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    Based on alternate Technologies (think steam punk with out the steam) . The wind turbines turn generators which charge the Voltaic gel. This electrically charges the plates on the bottom of the ship's hull and pontoons to create a Static field which allows the ship rise slightly (inches) above the sand and slide with greatly reduce friction . The front of the hull and pontoons are curved and armored to allow the ship to rise over the dunes just as a aquatic ship rises over larger waves.Top speed is about the same as real military vessels app 35 mph. Main propulsion is by the main sail and secondary airfoils . Steering is by aft air rudders.




    Ship's Log 1107 W 5-10

    We have reached the area of the sighting. Cursory examination suggest that there may well be a rich deposit beneath. We'll settle the ship tomorrow and do a sample extraction. Dunesman Quarra reports the sighting of a possible wreck off in the distance I'll dispatch the Sand skipper to check it out in the morning !


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    Last edited by lostatsea; 09-16-2013 at 07:06 PM.
    "Aye The skies be clear , the seas be calm and the winds be with us .....

    ARGH!! but the damn compass be broken!! "

    Capt. Noah Swalter Last voyage of the " Silver Crest"

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