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"Wildfire," John Clauser's Ranger 37, smoked the competition in the IOR division of the 1986 Bay series.

John modified the boat, adding a radical bulb keel (sound familiar?) and a deeper rudder. And he added an inventory of specially designed Pineapple sails. John's innovative approach required a sailmaker who was innovative as well, building sails that incorporated the latest in materials and technique with design concepts that only years of sailing experience can bring.

John chose the best sailmaker for the job. And the good news spread like "Wildfire."