| Article number: | 10.08.009 |
A seaworthy sailing yacht is a yacht specifically designed and equipped to safely sail long distances across open seas and oceans. Below you will find what exactly constitutes a seaworthy yacht, what to look out for when purchasing one, and some popular models.
Robust hull construction
Material: often steel, aluminium, or heavy-duty polyester
Usually with a deeper keel (long keel or semi-long keel) for greater stability
Self-draining cockpit
Important for safety in case of breaking waves
Solid rigging and fittings
Heavy standing rigging, storm sails, spare parts
Watertight bulkheads and hatches
For buoyancy and compartmentalisation in case of damage
Large fuel and water tanks
Indispensable for longer crossings and independence
Navigation and safety systems
AIS, radar, EPIRB, wind vane/autopilot, lifelines, etc.
Specifications :
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Drawing number |
10.08.009 |
| Author | Schaik - Zillesen |
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Description |
seaworthy sailing yacht |
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Quality |
frames/lines; deck plan; side view; rigging plan at half scale |
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Scale |
1 : 20 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
1 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
1 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
105 |
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Particulars |
originally published by Holland, Slikkerveer |
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Remarks |