Alternate Solution 5

            Design #5 stands out on its own with a lowercase t design. The design’s mast positioning process goes back to the string method of steering and the method of putting the mast in front of the motors, as seen in design #1 and #2.  The mast socket itself is on its own outcropping in the front of the vehicle with more of the components such as the battery and receivers in the back to balance out the weight.  The frame is constructed from sheet metal and the wiring is made from insulated copper.  The batteries are standard for all designs it seems because there is no major deviation in electric components.  The design will be 42 inches long by 30 inches wide and the wheels are 90 mm made from urethane with ball bearings in the axels.

            With the boom pivot in front of the motors, the boom has a wider turning radius.  Also the mast at the foremost part of the rig will help make the frame more aerodynamic by breaking up the onrushing air.  The two wheels in the front will also give the rig added stability. This design uses the same principles as design #2, but weights less without the added crossbeam. 

This design consumes power at a moderate rate with only two motors and a receiver.  Two wheels in the front are good for stability, but power steering may be added to facilitate turning.  With the sail at the foremost part of the design, it is harder to make turns.  This design encounters the same problem as design #1, which is that there is no room for power steering with the string motors in the way.  The frame may be too front heavy, so components would need to be moved further to the back to act as a counterweight.  

Figure 5