BMW Oracle Racing: Spy Photos


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BMW Oracle Monster Multi-Hull

August 25, 2008 (Updated August 26)


 
 


Mast step and launching preparation underway:
 

 
Rudders and helm stations visible now.  Rear cross-member is well elevated.  Note raked angle of centerboard/sliding keel.
Photo: ©2008 Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 


Photo: ©2008 Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 


Higher resolution version with details of aft equipment.  Note main traveler and index markings upper right.
Photo: ©2008 Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 


Good view illustrating depth variation between hulls, and forward buoyancy profiles of outer hulls (amas).  Note raked angle of centerboard/sliding keel.
Photo: ©2008 Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 


Stern aspect with more rudder detail.
Photo: ©2008
Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 


Revealing as to center hull (vaka) shape.  Flat underside similar to outer hulls (amas).
Photo: ©2008 White Lightning
 


Helm closeup: Note double wheels at each station.
Photo: ©2008 Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 


Good view comparing rudder and centerboard/sliding keel.
Photo: ©2008 White Lightning
 


Bowsprit view, also note arced foil in background.
Photo: ©2008 White Lightning
 


Pulpit and bowsprit detail.  Roller furling hardware in view, forestay attachment points center and left.
Photo: ©2008 White Lightning
 


Afloat!
Photo: ©2008 Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 


Photo: ©2008 Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com
 

More spy photos (and video) from Mo Fuzz at dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com and Dogzillabuzz gallery

Also see BMW Oracle's own roll-out photos


 

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