Looking to buy a bluewater sailboat? In this video, we dive deep into how to choose the best bluewater sailboat for offshore cruising—and more importantly, what to avoid!
Helpful Links:
USCG Capsize Report from 1972:
https://www.academia.edu/3113052/Experimental_studies_of_capsizing_of_intact_ships_in_heavy_seas
Bob Perry Design Reviews (All):
https://sailingmagazine.net/articles.sec-113-1-perry-on-design.html
Sailboat Data: https://sailboatdata.com/
Data Numbers Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDlU5cD5Co0&themeRefresh=1
Boats with the best comfort ratios: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f2/motion-comfort-ratio-114288.html
A story about Kraken’s maiden voyage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNHCHp8yjcE&t=2s
Lessons from the CNB66 Tragedy:
https://www.morganscloud.com/2022/08/22/lessons-from-a-tragedy-at-sea/
Champagne Hippy Story:
https://www.yachtingworld.com/extraordinary-boats/champagne-hippy-oyster-825-luxury-charter-yacht-126434
Sail Calculator: https://tomdove.com/sailcalc/sailcalc.html
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⛵ Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Overview
1:21 – Your Instructor
2:43 – The MOST Important Question
4:26 – How Fiberglass Boats are Built
6:17 – How Racing has Influenced Cruising Boats
9:11 – The TRICK to Comparing Two Boats
10:19 – Hull Shape: Double Enders
11:18 – Hull Shape: Overhanging Stern
11:55 – Keel Shape Pros and Cons
18:20 – Rudder Types Pros and Cons
20:29 – Lessons Learned
22:11 – Next Video