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TRAILER "The Boat" - Making the Hard Decisions to go Cruising with David Haigh@TheSailingChannel
13 December 2023 · 1 min · 1K views · New Zealand
What this video covers
David Haigh describes choosing a van der Stadt 36 Seal as his cruising boat, applying the "go small, go simple, go soon" principle attributed to Lin and Larry Pardey.0:23 He narrowed his search to a single design rather than comparing dozens of options, prioritizing sailing ability and safety built into the hull design by a professionally trained yacht designer.0:50 His selection criteria centered on a 35–38 ft range and versatility: shallow draft for anchoring close in, canal and river access, and the ability to navigate shoal regions.1:12 The video covers the decision logic behind committing to one design rather than surveying the full market, and the trade-offs a cruiser must weigh before settling on a boat type.
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