Piratas Aderiva · video

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A 42-foot steel sailboat, weighing 25 tons, serves as a capable vessel for long-distance ocean passages.4:50 During a delivery from Porto Santo to Agadir, Morocco, the boat maintained a top speed of 9 knots while handling 2.5 to 3-meter swells.1:15 The cockpit features a custom stainless steel frame enclosed in canvas with integrated windows, providing protection from the elements while allowing airflow.1:38 All control lines, including the preventer, lead aft to the cockpit, allowing for single-handed operation.3:16 The interior layout includes two large cabins, a bathroom, and extensive storage lockers beneath the settees.4:28 Dedicated tanks for diesel and water are positioned for long-range cruising.5:42 The vessel is equipped with an autopilot, a compass, and two primary winches.3:03 The owner, an 85-year-old sailor, has lived aboard for 20 years and maintained the boat in excellent condition.0:21 The heavy displacement and robust construction provide stability and security in open ocean conditions.5:20

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