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Colin on Good Design

Modern Yacht Design—What Do We Need?

January 25, 2021August 22, 2011 by Colin Speedie

Colin charters a sailboat and finds out what has gone wrong with production sailboat design.

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Parallel Or Swept-Back Spreaders?

January 25, 2021September 2, 2011 by Colin Speedie

Colin charters a sailboat with swept back spreaders and laments this boat design feature.

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Volume—And Its Effects

January 25, 2021September 8, 2011 by Colin Speedie

Colin discusses the implications for sailing performance and general boat handling of high freeboard, a wide coachroof, and beam carried well aft.

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Internal Volume—Ready For Sea?

January 25, 2021September 14, 2011 by Colin Speedie

Colin talks about the importance of designing boats for safety and comfort while at sea, not just when in harbour.

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Internal Volume—Too Much In The Wrong Place?

January 25, 2021September 23, 2011 by Colin Speedie

As Colin writes, if the huge internal volume in a lot of modern sailboats was used to increase storage capacity, it might be somewhat justified. But if all of it is taken up with berths and shower units, then where does all the ‘stuff’ go?

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