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The Perfect Offshore Boat: Part 1

The title of this essay is a bit of a misnomer, because I don’t actually believe there is such a thing as an objectively “good” off-shore boat, let alone a perfect one. The answer is subjective.

First, some truths.

A conservative design with a more moderately sized rig, moderate displacement and a stout keel and rudder will be more forgiving for an inexperienced skipper. The boat will help take care of her skipper. Left to its own devices hove- to in a gale, a

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