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https://m.xkcd.com/3090

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Turning in other directions can be accomplished by using a magnetized centerboard and ocean currents, since a current flowing through a magnetic field induces a Laplace force.

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I was curious about this so i asked an AI and it came up with a figure of needing over 2 million amps of power for a 15' sailboat. So I'm guessing rudder control would be a problem, because it's hard to steer with something that's being vaporized.

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