Gitana's "Secret Weapon"

Discussion in 'Multihulls' started by Doug Lord, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. Doug Lord

    Doug Lord Guest

    Gitana sported a completely experimental RETRACTABLE t-foil on the stern of her starboard ama on her recently completed Transat Jacques Vabre second place finish. The t-foil was adjustable as well and was only deployed(theoretically) at about 18 knots of boat speed. The idea was to raise the entire ama out of the water in combination with the curved ama'main foil' as well as to enhance pitch stability.
    Gitana trimaran's secret weapon
    Address:http://www.thedailysail.com/ism/articles.nsf/News/4EF72E3063EA9D9F80257385007488FE Changed:8:34 PM on Saturday, November 24, 2007
     
    Doug Lord, Nov 24, 2007
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  2. Doug Lord

    Doug Lord Guest

    t-foil

    If anyone has more info on how this foil performed please post it here, PM me or e-mail me at: lorsail@webtv.net Thanks!
     
    Doug Lord, Nov 24, 2007
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