Expert Guide: Identifying a Blue Water Boat
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this expert guide, we'll show you how to identify a blue water boat and give you the tools you need to find the perfect one for your sailing adventures!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sailor, knowing how to spot a blue water boat is essential. We'll cover everything from the characteristics of a blue water boat to the best resources for finding one. Don't set sail without watching this video!
I am not a sailor - but surely re-fitting a craft yourself has an added benefit. Not money, but familiarity!. And apart from getting to know how fit are the Hull, fittings and equipment for yourself, but a confidence that there is no rot in important places. I imagine the person who refits the craft will respond quicker and better to any emergency, just because their intimate familiarity. It could be a life-saver.
While refitting gives you a sense of accomplishment plus the knowledge of every detail of your vessel, it is truly a lot of work. You can find a vessel that is more of a balance, it needs some work but a lot of the structural systems are in good shape. You can still review everything and become familiar with your vessel.
It is really up to each person to decide what would they be comfortable with based on their skills and budget.
Good video and info. I would like to comment that sail area to displacement ratio uses the 100% working jib size. Most boats have a 120% or bigger on their roller furling headsail so with that most boats actual SA/D ratio will be higher than what is listed on Sailboat data or elsewhere. Also this ratio is more about light air performance and ability to accelerate (thus the displacement part of the ratio). For blue water there is usually plenty of wind or if light you put up a bigger foresail or perhaps fly a spinnaker. How tender the boat is and the comfort ratio to me are more important as for long distance sailing you want a boat that can handle gusts and one for which the crew is going to be comfortable and not ill. Again good video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the feedback and the comments. I agree with your comments on SA/D. On the "Comfort Ratio", it takes into account displacement, sail area and waterline to determine how comfortable the boat will be out in open ocean conditions. It is also a good indicator when considering the boat as it is a "measurement of motion". That said, there have been plenty of sailboats with a "Comfort Ratio" between 20-30 (Coastal Cruiser) that have done crossings. Something for boat buyers to consider. Again, thank you all your great comments.
They're all blue water boats if you're brave enough.
True, but some boats are bluer than others! 😉