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Why This $1M+ Sailboat Might Be The Best Bluewater Cruiser in the World
15 décembre 2025 · 9 min · 56K vues
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The Bluewater 56 is a 56-foot offshore cruising yacht featuring a solid laminate hull reinforced with Teijin Twaron, a para-aramid fiber designed for high impact resistance.1:53 Built at the Xiamen Hangsheng Yacht Building yard in China, the vessel shares a design lineage with the Hylas 56 and Outbound 56.1:10 The hull construction utilizes hand-laid vinyl ester resin without foam or balsa coring to prevent delamination and water intrusion.2:42 Safety features include watertight bulkheads at the bow and stern, an externally bolted lead keel secured by 14 oversized bolts, and a 60% skeg-supported rudder with an accessible top bearing.3:26 The cutter-rigged sail plan typically incorporates Selden spars and hardware, with all controls led to the cockpit.4:15 Systems emphasize redundancy, including dual freshwater pumps, oversized alternators, and fuel polishing.5:20 While the design is considered overbuilt and reliable, the semi-custom nature of the builds necessitates a thorough survey of individual maintenance histories and system modifications.7:45
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