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Museum of Fine Arts America’s Cup Boat Sculpture. August 30 – November 28, 2005. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 3D Model. Tethers. Support Spars – carbon fiber. Design Philosophy –
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Museum of Fine Arts America’s Cup Boat Sculpture August 30 – November 28, 2005
3D Model Tethers Support Spars– carbon fiber Design Philosophy – Boats are supported with minimal structure – suspended and balanced in space – to capture the dynamic spirit of sailing Ball & Socket under bulb
1st carbon support spar in place Lifting the rig
Tether Anchoring System Helical Pile – ranges 3’ – 10’ Tether to boat – Navtec rod rigging Custom link Top of helical pile
Ball & Socket Joint Concrete slab