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Boat Basics | Safety & Boat Design | Ep. 138
30 June 2023 · 9 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Preventing man-overboard incidents requires prioritising boat design features that keep crew within the cockpit. Leading all control lines aft to the cockpit eliminates the need to go on deck during heavy weather or sail changes.2:25 Roller furling systems for both the jib and mainsail further reduce the necessity of leaving the cockpit, allowing for infinite sail area adjustment while maintaining a stable position.4:07 Rigging a preventer on both sides when sailing downwind mitigates the risk of accidental gybes, which can cause injury or knock crew overboard.5:06 Structural safety relies on robust stanchions and high-tension lifelines, which should be inspected regularly and replaced as they age.5:39 Installing netting on lifelines, particularly forward of the mast, provides additional security for crew and prevents gear from washing overboard.6:14 Modern cockpit layouts, such as those on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, improve safety through walk-through transoms and twin-helm configurations that eliminate the need to climb over cockpit coamings or large steering wheels.6:42 Prioritising these design elements minimises the frequency of deck work and reduces the risk of falling overboard.
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