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A wind propelled vehicle defining a center of gravity. The wind propelled vehicle has a frame. A rear axle is connected to the frame at its rear portion and two rear wheels are rotatably connected to the rear axle. The center of gravity of the wind propelled vehicle is forward of the rear axle. A fr

A wind propelled vehicle defining a center of gravity. The wind propelled vehicle has a frame. A rear axle is connected to the frame at its rear portion and two rear wheels are rotatably connected to the rear axle. The center of gravity of the wind propelled vehicle is forward of the rear axle. A front wheel is rotatably connected to the frame at its forward portion. A mast is connected to the frame and a boom is connected to the mast. A sail is connected to the mast and boom. A motor is operably connected to the boom and to the front wheel. The motor is also physically connected to the boom. The motor is remotely controlled via a remote control unit. To propel the wind propelled vehicle the position of the sail is adjusted relative to the wind. Sail position adjustment is achieved by the motor turning the front wheel and manipulating the position of the boom in response to control signals generated by the remote control unit.

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A wind propelled vehicle defining a center of gravity. The wind propelled vehicle has a frame. A rear axle is connected to the frame at its rear portion and two rear wheels are rotatably connected to the rear axle. The center of gravity of the wind propelled vehicle is forward of the rear axle. A fr

A wind propelled vehicle defining a center of gravity. The wind propelled vehicle has a frame. A rear axle is connected to the frame at its rear portion and two rear wheels are rotatably connected to the rear axle. The center of gravity of the wind propelled vehicle is forward of the rear axle. A front wheel is rotatably connected to the frame at its forward portion. A mast is connected to the frame and a boom is connected to the mast. A sail is connected to the mast and boom. A motor is operably connected to the boom and to the front wheel. The motor is also physically connected to the boom. The motor is remotely controlled via a remote control unit. To propel the wind propelled vehicle the position of the sail is adjusted relative to the wind. Sail position adjustment is achieved by the motor turning the front wheel and manipulating the position of the boom in response to control signals generated by the remote control unit. cal generator of claim 1 wherein the engine is rated at between 5 and 25 horsepower. 6. The electrical generator of claim 1 wherein the engine is an air cooled engine. 7. The electrical generator of claim 1 further comprising means for mounting said internal combustion engine to a transom of the marine vessel. 8. The electrical generator of claim 7 wherein said means for mounting said engine to the transom of a marine vessel includes a pivotal connection whereby said engine may be pivotally moved from a first position wherein said housing exhaust outlet is disposed below the surface of the water to a second position wherein said exhaust outlet is disposed above the surface of the water. 9. The electrical generator of claim 1 wherein the alternator further comprises a cooling fan connected to the engine crankshaft. 10. The electrical generator of claim 1 further including an inverter electrically connected to at least one AC output receptacle. 11. The electrical generator of claim 10 further comprising at least one DC output receptacle. 12. The electrical generator of claim 1 further comprising feedback control circuitry for controlling engine throttle as a function of electrical load. 13. The electrical generator of claim 1 wherein the engine and alternator are housed within a single enclosure. 14. The electrical generator of claim 13 wherein the enclosure has an appearance similar to an outboard motor housing. 15. The electrical generator of claim 1 wherein the engine is a water cooled engine. 16. The electrical generator of claim 1 further including means for regulating fuel flow to said internal combustion engine in response to electrical demand. 17. The electrical generator of claim 6 wherein said means for regulating fuel flow includes feedback carburetor control for adjusting engine speed in response to electrical load. 18. The electrical generator of claim 7 wherein said feedback carburetor control includes an electric throttle control motor connected to a carburetor and feedback control means for sensing the electrical load placed on the electrical generator, said feedback control means controlling said electric throttle control motor throttle fuel flow. 19. The electrical generator of claim 1 wherein said internal combustion engine further includes means for generating a properly timed electrical pulse electrically connected to a spark plug connected to said internal combustion engine. 20. The electrical generator of claim 19 wherein said means for generating a properly timed electrical pulse comprises an ignition pulse generator. 21. The electrical generator of claim 20 wherein said ignition pulse generator is mounted in close proximity to the periphery of said permanent magnet alternator. 22. The electrical generator of claim 1 wherein said internal combustion engine further includes an ignition pulse generator electrically connected to a spark plug.