Razorblade_Romance 8 #601 Posted May 12, 2016 Juan K did have a 100ft version drawn as a development of Rambler. The renderings featured in Seahorse a few months back in a technical brief I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #602 Posted May 20, 2016 Volcano Race Gaeta-Aeolian Islands-Gaeta (Italy) Gaeta, Italy, 20 May 2016 George David' RAMBLER 88 (USA) crossed the Gaeta finish line at 03:25:18 local time on Friday May 20, first home in 1 day, 14 hours and 20 minutes. RAMBLER claims 2016 Volcano Race Line Honours and has therefore smashed, by seven hours, Esimit Europa 2's record created over the same 398 mile course in 2015. Launched in December 2014, Juan Kouyoumdjia designed, Rambler 88 ft supermaxi is the most cutting edge racing sailboat built to date at NEB, New England Boatworks, Portsmouth RI (US). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #604 Posted June 20, 2016 It looks like the Round Ireland Race mono record is going to fall by 12 hours plus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgeek 160 #605 Posted June 20, 2016 Looks a bit rubbish sailing round on her own behind the MOD70s while they smash up the record and race hard at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMOD 77 #606 Posted June 20, 2016 everyone is fast while sailing alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quezal 3 #607 Posted June 21, 2016 everyone is fast while sailing alone. im guessing you have not done a Round Ireland? if you had you would know how difficult it is to beat the record Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huey 2 618 #608 Posted June 22, 2016 RI has a perennial achiever in the Granada 38 Cavatina heavy old style they just slug it out with what ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huey 2 618 #609 Posted June 22, 2016 dunno how they did it but Teasing Machine did the Giragila and now doing the Round Island race......they certainly love to sail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TANGO QUEBEC 64 #611 Posted July 5, 2016 Sure there's a family resemblance, but one is a stripped out canting keeler and the other a 'cruising boat'...fashion over function! Happy to see it do well, only time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jez350 0 #612 Posted July 6, 2016 Very similar to a humpback's pectoral fins. What's the advantage on a race yacht? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Weatherman 5 #613 Posted July 17, 2016 Rambler in the entry list for Palermo-Montecarlo. Someone say that also Comanche will join... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robyn Banxx 1 #614 Posted July 17, 2016 Comanche was in Newport as of this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Weatherman 5 #615 Posted August 21, 2016 Here the link to Palermo-Montecarlo tracking: http://www.sgstracking.com/live/palermomontecarlo2016.php?liverace=Live+Race And a photo of the wonderful Mondello bay during the start: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 17 #617 Posted August 26, 2016 That is some serious sail area. What is the wind range of that thing? Can't be much, but it sure must be nice to have it when you need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonas a 38 #618 Posted August 26, 2016 Looks btw like Rambler will also be in the Middle Sea Race in October Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Car Ramrod 10 #619 Posted August 26, 2016 Chasing that record again and again, huh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liquid 297 #620 Posted August 28, 2016 That is some serious sail area. What is the wind range of that thing? Can't be much, but it sure must be nice to have it when you need it. As you can see in the pic, that's their upper wind limit. Once there are white caps it's straight to the dock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nq66 3 #621 Posted August 28, 2016 That is some serious sail area. What is the wind range of that thing? Can't be much, but it sure must be nice to have it when you need it. As you can see in the pic, that's their upper wind limit. Once there are white caps it's straight to the dock... Didnt it do the SYD-HBT last year and from memory i think there was more than just White caps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 17 #622 Posted August 28, 2016 That is some serious sail area. What is the wind range of that thing? Can't be much, but it sure must be nice to have it when you need it.As you can see in the pic, that's their upper wind limit. Once there are white caps it's straight to the dock... I was referring to the headsail they have up in this picture, and you're right, it looks as though they're getting ready for a sail change. You comment about heading for the dock when white caps are out is quite ridiculous though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liquid 297 #623 Posted August 28, 2016 You comment about heading for the dock when white caps are out is quite ridiculous though. Seriously!? We really do need a sarcasm font... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnFish 206 #624 Posted August 28, 2016 That is some serious sail area. What is the wind range of that thing? Can't be much, but it sure must be nice to have it when you need it. As you can see in the pic, that's their upper wind limit. Once there are white caps it's straight to the dock... They in the AC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mexican 13 #625 Posted August 28, 2016 Air Conditioning? I don't think so. Mex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 195 #626 Posted August 29, 2016 That is some serious sail area. What is the wind range of that thing? Can't be much, but it sure must be nice to have it when you need it. As you can see in the pic, that's their upper wind limit. Once there are white caps it's straight to the dock... They in the AC? would be cool to the AC using these super maxi's .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raptorsailor 308 #627 Posted September 3, 2016 Here's hopes the front doesn't fall off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longy 497 #628 Posted September 4, 2016 That is some serious sail area. What is the wind range of that thing? Can't be much, but it sure must be nice to have it when you need it.As you can see in the pic, that's their upper wind limit. Once there are white caps it's straight to the dock... I was referring to the headsail they have up in this picture, and you're right, it looks as though they're getting ready for a sail change. You comment about heading for the dock when white caps are out is quite ridiculous though. No, it's just standard procedure to have the next sail possible on deck & ready to go. So if there is a velocity, wind angle or the current sail fails there is no delay replacing it. The headsail's if the wind increases or goes forward, &there's probably an asso close by if the angle frees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 7,612 #629 Posted September 6, 2016 Speaking of white caps... Day 1 in Sardinia cancelled due to 35k+. Wouldn't get some big boats safely through the harbour entrance in that breeze. Video of Day 2 in lumpy left over seas that the super maxis just slide over. Rambler has only got Leopard for company in the 100' racers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonas a 38 #630 Posted September 8, 2016 Why don't we put these boats into the Olympics let the owners pay for everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,079 #631 Posted September 10, 2016 Whats going on with Rambler at Maxi World's? Leopard has beaten her over the line 2 of 3 races? Gear failure? Crew work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 523 #632 Posted September 10, 2016 Everyone shits on Leopard but it's always been a quick boat, even in the 100ft field. It was less than half an hour behind WOXI when it did Hobart & owns a few records too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,079 #633 Posted September 10, 2016 Everyone shits on Leopard but it's always been a quick boat, even in the 100ft field. It was less than half an hour behind WOXI when it did Hobart & owns a few records too. Leopard was built with some cruising capability and was never a flat out racer. Nice boat but Rambler would expect to beat them. The wind was up so perhaps they were able to utilise their 12 foot advantage but I suspect something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 523 #634 Posted September 10, 2016 Yes Leopard is the chubby cousin, but it's always been quick. Broke the Fastnet record & almost beat WOXI at her own game in her first serious race. Ahead of Maximus in the 2009 race which went on to beat WOXI in 2011 & the team has had three line honours podiums in the three starts for the Sydney-Hobart -including one in a rental boat. 3rd 2002 2nd 2007 3rd 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rantifarian 7 #635 Posted September 10, 2016 Didn't leopard have the removable interior at one stage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 523 #636 Posted September 10, 2016 I think so or was that one of the Mari Cha's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Car Ramrod 10 #637 Posted September 10, 2016 Leopard had it. Then it was installed. It's currently installed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,079 #638 Posted September 13, 2016 A refit to Leopard is most likely responsible for her win according to Mike Slade, added some sail area and other mods I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCANAS 523 #639 Posted September 13, 2016 Checkout the 2012 pics when they built a new interior for it - should be in the cruiser / racer class - very nice below. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icedtea 149 #640 Posted September 13, 2016 Always thought Leopard was the best looking of the 100fters, really nice lines that are a bit less severe than her cousins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Car Ramrod 10 #641 Posted September 13, 2016 That's like saying you fancy a Honda Civic because it doesn't look fast or aggressive like a Bugatti Veyron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icedtea 149 #642 Posted September 13, 2016 No, it's like saying I prefer an Alfa 8C over a Veyron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #643 Posted November 22, 2016 Big jump in rating from Middle Sea Race of 1.828 and the ARC Transatlantic of 1.902. I was told that their initial routing the DDS showed a good advantage so they must be running with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 195 #644 Posted November 23, 2016 what is DDS ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonas a 38 #645 Posted November 23, 2016 http://www.worldcruising.com/arc/eventfleetviewer.aspx nice start for rambler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent 1,710 #646 Posted November 23, 2016 what is DDS ? http://www.dynamicstabilitysystems.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roleur 297 #647 Posted November 24, 2016 what is DDS ? http://www.dynamicstabilitysystems.com/ That would be DSS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 195 #648 Posted November 24, 2016 what is DDS ? http://www.dynamicstabilitysystems.com/ That would be DSS. exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 587 #649 Posted November 24, 2016 I read DDS as "Doug's Dangly Scrotum" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huey 2 618 #650 Posted November 25, 2016 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #651 Posted July 23, 2017 RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race 1st Line 1st IRC overall 1st IRC Z RORC Channel Race 1st Line 1st IRC overall 1st IRC Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 195 #652 Posted July 24, 2017 that boat fights well out of it's weight class ! such a weapon , and great looking to boot ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 587 #653 Posted July 24, 2017 Was fighting down in that race. Next biggest looks to have been 60' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #654 Posted July 10, 2018 Transatlantic Race - Bermuda to Hamburg Retired: Retired; Jul10 01:32 UTC contact with object in the water, port rudder lost. Returning to Newport. All on board ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt DI 16 #655 Posted July 10, 2018 Sad. Was doing an inspection on a ferry at Dockyard when the they were headed out. Didn't realize it was the start of a race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F18 Sailor 286 #656 Posted July 18, 2018 That is sad news, glad all are okay. Absolute beast and a clear development from the last gen VO70's, looking at both side by side in Bermuda R88 has much more crew protection and an aft companionway between the helm stations so you aren't traversing 20'+ of open deck from the the helm to the cockpit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #657 Posted July 18, 2018 All back on track, spare rudder fitted, on the ship to the Med. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huey 2 618 #658 Posted August 8, 2019 deeper keel.....https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2298988676886424 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,079 #659 Posted August 9, 2019 19 hours ago, huey 2 said: deeper keel.....https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2298988676886424 Yeah when you look at all the work and development they have done it's easy to see why they were quicker than Scallywag in the Fastnet notwithstanding they had their favoured angles happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshachoy 0 #660 Posted August 9, 2019 21 hours ago, terrafirma said: Yeah when you look at all the work and development they have done it's easy to see why they were quicker than Scallywag in the Fastnet notwithstanding they had their favoured angles happening. I don't really think the angles have much to do with it, its honestly just that rambler is simply the better boat. Rambler is state of the art and I'm not saying that scallywag isn't it's just that scallywag is an older boat that hasn't really undergone any major modifications. The crew on rambler also has that boat pretty dialed in as they have been racing her hard for the past 5 years. The scallywags just started campaigning the 100 footers again as they were all caught up in the Volvo. Also how the fuck did the angles favor rambler. They probably favored her for half of the race bc they were vmg running the way back from the rock. If anything scallywag should've overtaken rambler on the way back from the rock considering scally was skinny little hips and rambler has to drag around that fat ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luketougas1 5 #661 Posted August 10, 2019 5 hours ago, pshachoy said: I don't really think the angles have much to do with it, its honestly just that rambler is simply the better boat. Rambler is state of the art and I'm not saying that scallywag isn't it's just that scallywag is an older boat that hasn't really undergone any major modifications. The crew on rambler also has that boat pretty dialed in as they have been racing her hard for the past 5 years. The scallywags just started campaigning the 100 footers again as they were all caught up in the Volvo. Also how the fuck did the angles favor rambler. They probably favored her for half of the race bc they were vmg running the way back from the rock. If anything scallywag should've overtaken rambler on the way back from the rock considering scally was skinny little hips and rambler has to drag around that fat ass. Yeah I agree with you 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical Madness 75 #662 Posted August 10, 2019 7m keel.. yikes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,079 #663 Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/10/2019 at 8:42 AM, pshachoy said: I don't really think the angles have much to do with it, its honestly just that rambler is simply the better boat. Rambler is state of the art and I'm not saying that scallywag isn't it's just that scallywag is an older boat that hasn't really undergone any major modifications. The crew on rambler also has that boat pretty dialed in as they have been racing her hard for the past 5 years. The scallywags just started campaigning the 100 footers again as they were all caught up in the Volvo. Also how the fuck did the angles favor rambler. They probably favored her for half of the race bc they were vmg running the way back from the rock. If anything scallywag should've overtaken rambler on the way back from the rock considering scally was skinny little hips and rambler has to drag around that fat ass. Quoting what David Witt said re Rambler Newbie..! Other than that you are stating the obvious. Yes we know Rambler is the better boat, once again addressing what David Witt said after the race. His vision of why they aren't quicker than Rambler seems blurred. No surprise really.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floating Duck 115 #664 Posted August 12, 2019 On 8/10/2019 at 4:39 AM, Tropical Madness said: 7m keel.. yikes Yeah but... How deep is the ocean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonduster 312 #665 Posted August 12, 2019 It's not the ocean that's problematic - it's the travel lift pits, the marinas and even the mark roundings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savoir 180 #666 Posted August 12, 2019 That keel is going to create all kinds of problems with docking. Not too many docks are deeper than 20 ft. Rambler was built and stored at NEB but can't get in there any more. Too shallow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 195 #667 Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, savoir said: That keel is going to create all kinds of problems with docking. Not too many docks are deeper than 20 ft. Rambler was built and stored at NEB but can't get in there any more. Too shallow. i'd gladly take that problem to own and campaign that weapon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonduster 312 #668 Posted August 13, 2019 Rambler lived at the Shipyard for some time, but never NEB. Even the 6m fin was too deep. When it was at NEB, the fin had been removed at the shipyard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savoir 180 #669 Posted August 13, 2019 Maybe you have your dates mixed up. Rambler was at the shipyard earlier this year but a few years ago Rambler was at NEB. It would have been 3 or 4 years ago. Speedboat was kept there as well some years back. My boat lives there so I should know what I saw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonduster 312 #670 Posted August 13, 2019 Not with the keel on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haligonian Winterr 36 #671 Posted August 14, 2019 15 hours ago, Moonduster said: Not with the keel on. +1 splashed at NEB then steamed to Shipyard (now Safe Harbour?) to put the keel on. There's a reason all the VO70s and big boats are at Hinckley... HW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,079 #672 Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Haligonian Winterr said: +1 splashed at NEB then steamed to Shipyard (now Safe Harbour?) to put the keel on. There's a reason all the VO70s and big boats are at Hinckley... HW Alright I think we can put this one to bed now..! Thank fuck............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savoir 180 #673 Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Haligonian Winterr said: +1 splashed at NEB then steamed to Shipyard (now Safe Harbour?) to put the keel on. There's a reason all the VO70s and big boats are at Hinckley... HW Does that include the VO 70 that was at NEB for a few months this year ? You guys are just making stuff up as you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanton Y_M 174 #674 Posted August 16, 2019 Rambler: built by N.E.B Moved to the Newport Shipyard to put the keel on. Pictures date, December 14, 2014. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robyn Banxx 1 #675 Posted August 17, 2019 The real question is how deep you would make the keel on a 92-93 foot version of rambler built in 2019 if you wanted to sail it with a bunch of Volvo ocean race veterans. And what color you’d paint it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 2,611 #676 Posted August 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Robyn Banxx said: And what color you’d paint it. The new black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #677 Posted April 9, 2020 On the market https://seahorsemagazine.com/raceboats-search/ad/56-and-above,20/rambler-88-rambler-88,1119 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 544 #678 Posted April 9, 2020 Not sure about the timing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudsailor 88 #679 Posted April 9, 2020 Replacement on order or retiring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimp too 308 #680 Posted April 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Mudsailor said: Replacement on order or retiring? If replacing I would have expected someone would have heard something about the plan before the old one went up for sale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono 42 #681 Posted April 9, 2020 The owner can't be getting any younger. Maybe all the travel restrictions caused the decision to retire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackolantern 461 #682 Posted April 9, 2020 United Technologies just had a huge buyout from Raytheon so maybe he's feeling flush enough to step up one size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,853 #683 Posted April 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Chimp too said: If replacing I would have expected someone would have heard something about the plan before the old one went up for sale Wasn’t there a rumour/discussion that a new foiling 60ish footer being a possibility? Or was that something I started? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floating Duck 115 #684 Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, mad said: Wasn’t there a rumour/discussion that a new foiling 60ish footer being a possibility? Not sure but the reality is that for the first time in the history of sailing, bigger will not equal faster anymore. More efficient will be faster (which can now be done by "other means" rather than just length...) I could see this as a possibility, even if we just want to start anarchy-style rumors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Weatherman 5 #685 Posted April 9, 2020 Smaller (60 or below) means also a more physically demanding boat and I don’t think it’s the case for the owner. My thoughts. If it is a retirement I’m really sorry... for sure was the most active team in the maxi yacht category . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,853 #686 Posted April 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Floating Duck said: Not sure but the reality is that for the first time in the history of sailing, bigger will not equal faster anymore. More efficient will be faster (which can now be done by "other means" rather than just length...) I could see this as a possibility, even if we just want to start anarchy-style rumors! It’s on a thread somewhere.....probably this one, but I’m too lazy to search. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 250 #687 Posted April 10, 2020 From what I have heard it's has had a For Sale sign up since last years Fastnet Race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudsailor 88 #688 Posted April 10, 2020 9 hours ago, jackolantern said: United Technologies just had a huge buyout from Raytheon so maybe he's feeling flush enough to step up one size? Not exactly.....all stock merger and Otis and Carrier spun out as separate companies just prior......stock price is now coming back up but I don’t think he worries too much about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 1,079 #689 Posted April 10, 2020 George is nudging 80. He has been a fantastic supporter of the sport and wonderful person. At his age he most likely has other plans in place? I would think age is dictating what he does going forward. Ocean Racing can be tough at that age Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
