Left/above: Volvo race winner Ian Walker steered the new Botín design Interlodge to 7th overall in Key West – but won two races and finished up just 2pt off 2nd… The Botín office is benefiting from some much improved in-house aero tools, something that is much more evident on their new Maxi Cannonball (Issue 444). In Florida Interlodge duly proved to have a very small but already identifiable upwind edge with no obvious cost downwind. Right after Key West Interlodge was sold and now becomes Gladiator
what can be explained by just the area increase. Not just in the light to medium stuff but at any wind strength. IRC boats tend to be modest in increasing top width as it gets rated pretty heavily if related to sail area only, but more and more designers realise that while IRC is doing a good job here quite likely the big head is simply still king. Lowering the boom adds sail area but you have to wonder about its efficiency versus rating. Not just a headache for the number crunchers but surely one if your head gets in the way of the boom sweeping across.
Will adding even more mainsail top width still make it a better boat? I guess it will. How much? Do not be too shy, I reckon. Of course expert advice shall be sought. Then again I already know who is going to give me the biggest number and who will be modest. Knowing your advisors can come close to real knowledge. So 2017 for the decision makers is not just about focusing on the racing. Once ashore time will be spent on the new boat decision. This creates a different vibe – if you wish it adds a vibe. In itself it is amazing how one boat can turn the tide so quickly. The results of Interlodgein Key West do not show her potential. Just those racing in the 52 Super Series Key West event must have spotted something.
Add to the mix that unfortunately her owner, Austin Fragomen, got injured just before Interlodgewas completed and as recovery will take some time decided to sell rather than to mothball the boat. And that it did not take much time for her to be picked up and become the new Gladiator. May she bring fun and good racing to her new owner. All eyes will be upon her as if she is the Christmas star. How bright her light will be we will know in six months’ time… Rob Weiland, TP52 and Maxi72 class manager
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