Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Photos of the changes to Oracle BMW Trimaran


Click to enlarge: Copyright Sailkarma.com Major changes the bow sections of the outside hulls. The shape on top and on the bottom have been also redesigned- A shape that we have seen on some "A" cats before.

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Hydraulic ram is now flush along the deck. Before it was horizontal with the rig. Helps reduce drag and weight up high.

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The new mast has a double ended taper – giving the leading edge a curved shape.

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