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.
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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.
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Mo Fuzz/dogzillabuzz.blogspot.com

Stern aspect with more
rudder detail.
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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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