There are people with knowledge of the boat and I can tell you its a weapon.

I'm a bit lost as to why you think Alinghi try new stuff compared to BMWOR.. I think you will find that of the V5 boats that boat teams have built the US boats were more out there than the Swiss boats. Sure the Swiss boats proved to be quicker but in the "interesting" stakes BMWO has it won. A lot of the things tried were not in the public domain but they were quite innovative.

Also the BMWO team of today is markedly different in its makeup than that of old, so if you think the spots are the same I suggest you take a closer look.