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Solaris 60 - The Dream Sailboat
23 June 2023 · 19 min · 190K views · Portovenere
What this video covers
The Solaris 60 is an 18.31-meter performance cruiser built with a hand-laminated sandwich hull using IREX core material and vacuum-bagged skins.1:55 Structural integrity is achieved through composite bulkheads that are fully glassed to the hull perimeter, a method that also incorporates furniture components into the structural grid to increase rigidity.2:16 The vessel features a wide hull design—5.28 meters at the beam—which provides significant form stability, allowing for a ballast-to-displacement ratio of less than one-third.6:22 To accommodate a tender garage capable of housing a 2.85-meter inflated dinghy, the boat utilizes a V-drive transmission system that shifts the engine forward and allows the propeller shaft to pass beneath the motor.9:00 This configuration keeps the propeller well clear of the twin rudder blades, improving maneuverability and reducing turbulence.9:41 The deck layout includes a wide cockpit with dual helm stations and 10mm-thick teak decking.10:54 Interior options include three- or four-cabin layouts with extensive customization for wood finishes and galley equipment.13:01
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