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TOP 5 SAILING BOAT ACCESSORIES the best optional extras to have on board ⛵ VERY USEFUL ⚓
10 February 2023 · 18 min · 22K views
What this video covers
An AIS transponder, electric winches, a bow thruster, a removable inner forestay, a gennaker with a snuffer sock, and a diesel heater constitute essential upgrades for cruising sailboats. An AIS unit provides real-time traffic monitoring and collision avoidance.1:43 Electric winches reduce physical strain when hoisting the mainsail or managing cockpit lines.2:45 A bow thruster simplifies docking and manoeuvring in windy conditions.4:04 For heavy weather, a removable inner forestay allows for the deployment of a storm jib or staysail, providing better sail shape and balance than a partially furled genoa.6:51 A gennaker equipped with a snuffer sock enables easy handling of downwind sails by small crews, allowing for rapid deployment and retrieval.11:28 Finally, a diesel-fired heater, such as a Webasto unit, maintains cabin comfort during cold-weather sailing.16:47 These accessories improve safety, ease of handling, and onboard comfort for cruising sailors.
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