Pegasus Yachts | Why Pegasus 50? - Yacht for Sale - Berthon International Yacht Brokers
December 4, 2023 · 3 min · 5K views
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A Pegasus 50 owner — an architect — describes what converted him from skeptic to buyer after a four-day sail on the boat.1:36 He initially dismissed several features as gimmicks, including the Gimbal CT seating system and the cockpit-table fridge, but changed his mind under sail.1:16 The Gimbal CT reduced fatigue noticeably; after six hours he called the cockpit fridge indispensable.1:51 The boat's layout departs from the classical deck-salon design: no aft cabins, a lower profile, and significantly more storage volume as a result.0:38 Sheets and running rigging are routed away from the forward cockpit area, removing potential hazards from the crew zone.2:00 A navigation table with an exterior view and a sheltered cockpit roof are cited as comfort and safety features.1:12 The hybrid propulsion system — electric motors with a generator — initially drew the same skepticism, but he describes the keel's performance in waves as the detail that most impressed him, noting minimal leeway.2:49 His conclusion: sailing performance remains the primary criterion, and the Pegasus 50 met it.2:49
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