7 Features to consider in a Bluewater Sailboat | Interview with Dick Beaumont
13 September 2021 · 43 min · 135K views
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Blue water cruising sailboats require specific design features to ensure safety and self-sufficiency during long-distance passages. A critical priority is fuel management; contaminated fuel causes 80% of cruising mechanical issues.1:20 Kraken Yachts addresses this by installing three-tank systems—port and starboard storage tanks feeding a central running tank through a fuel polishing system—to prevent engine and generator failure from impure fuel.2:04 Structural integrity is equally vital, necessitating heavy fiberglass layups of at least 15 millimeters and rigid hulls to prevent flexing.6:49 Design elements such as center cockpits, concave bulwarks for secure bracing, and keel-stepped masts improve safety by reducing the risk of falling overboard and providing rig stability during dismasting.8:35 For heavy weather, a Solent rig allows for a low center of effort, while a high-stability hull design enables the boat to recover from a 135-degree knockdown.17:47 These design philosophies prioritize a vessel capable of looking after its crew in 35-knot winds rather than requiring constant management.21:17
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