Holtom Foiler 21 - any information?
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:16 pm
The 'office@ayrs.org' has just received an email from a Frenchman who has an opportunity to re-build a Foiler 21 sailing boat that he says is in rather poor condition. He has a copy of the original sales flyer for the boat (extracts below) and would appreciate any further information about it, or to make contact with anyone who has sailed this type of boat, or maybe even owns one today.
My understanding is that the Foiler 21 was designed by AYRS member Gerald Holtom who went on to set up manufacture but I dont think many were ever built, so this one that has turned up in France must be one of a pretty rare breed. The boat has a narrow hull that is stabilised by surface piercing foils carried each side of the hull on long outriggers. The overal beam is sufficient that when the boat is sailing the hydrodynamic lift on the foils balances the sail force so that there is no need for 'sitting out' and the boat is virtually un capsiseable. The foils are very low aspect, triangular in plan with apex down and they are a thick section so that they have enough bouyancy to stabilise the boat at rest. Its an interesting concept certainly.
Does anyone have further information about this boat that we can pass on to the person who is considering restoring one?
My understanding is that the Foiler 21 was designed by AYRS member Gerald Holtom who went on to set up manufacture but I dont think many were ever built, so this one that has turned up in France must be one of a pretty rare breed. The boat has a narrow hull that is stabilised by surface piercing foils carried each side of the hull on long outriggers. The overal beam is sufficient that when the boat is sailing the hydrodynamic lift on the foils balances the sail force so that there is no need for 'sitting out' and the boat is virtually un capsiseable. The foils are very low aspect, triangular in plan with apex down and they are a thick section so that they have enough bouyancy to stabilise the boat at rest. Its an interesting concept certainly.
Does anyone have further information about this boat that we can pass on to the person who is considering restoring one?