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The owners of the Oceanis 440 named Corail provide a walkthrough of their newly acquired 13.16-meter sailboat, built in 1991.1:02 Designed for the American market, the vessel features a spacious layout with a central island bed in the master cabin and three separate heads, each equipped with manual Lavac toilets that operate via a vacuum-pump mechanism.9:25 The interior includes a large, open-concept galley and a saloon with a chart table oriented opposite to the direction of travel.8:57 Technical specifications include a 2014 engine, a 2015 mast, and a solar array consisting of four 150-watt panels.2:53 The cockpit is configured with a single wheel and includes backstays for heavy-weather sailing.2:07 Storage is extensive, featuring a dedicated locker for foul-weather gear with an automatic drainage pump.13:10 The boat also includes a bow thruster and a large forward water tank, though the owners express concern about the weight distribution of a full tank in heavy seas.4:17

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