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The H48’s layout is traditionally designed, and that is having a cockpit at the center, with a large dining table occupying the saloon with U-shaped seating to port, and a cushioned bench on the centerline. The H48 offers a range of options for customization, depending on the customer’s preferences. The interior finish options available are teak, light oak, and maple.
In terms of design, its interiors below deck are covered with brushed light oak veneer. You can also find wide sunbeds with separate shower and heads compartments. It is equipped with large hull portholes, allowing natural light into the saloon, making it spacious and comfortable below the deck.
It is designed with an overall length of 49’7” (15m) and a waterline length of 44’5” (13.58m) while having a 14’7” (4.49m) beamwidth. It covers a 1,290 ft2 (129.1m2) sail area and has a carrying capacity of 66 gallons (300 L) of fuel and 68 gallons (310 L) of water. The X4.9 is powered by a diesel engine with 57 HP (42.5 kW).
The Neel 51 has an overall length of 51 feet (15.6m) and an overall width of 29 feet and 18 inches (9.2m). It has a 90sqm live-aboard space and an 18sqm tender garage technical room. It is equipped with a Volvo diesel inboard engine with a 75 HP sail drive.
It can carry up to 160 gallons (600 L) of water and 160 gallons (600 L) of fuel. The Neel 51 has excellent directional stability and can be driven easily. It has no problem sailing from 6-7 knots up to 10-11 knots of breeze, raising its boat speed. here
The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 is powered by a regular Yanmar diesel engine with 57 hp, which also has a larger alternative option, the 80hp Yanmar diesel engine. The Pilot Saloon 42 has an overall length of 42’6” (12.99m) and beam width of 14’2” (4.34m) that covers 973 sq. ft. (87 sq. m) of sail area at 100%. It has 110 gallons (416 L) of fuel capacity and 162 gallons (613 L) of water capacity. more
Van Dam is your best bet of getting behind the wheel of one of these throwback beauties — unless you’re a Kennedy or Bush and summer in New England. here
Long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, Polynesians were bobbing around the Pacific on massive outrigger canoes. These canoes got the Polynesians from deep in the South Pacific all the way to the North American coast with nothing more than a couple hauls, sails, and the starry night to guide them. here
Whatever thought or memory is conjured for you, one constant remains — those boats had to be built well, so as not to end up at the bottom of the drink. Last month, Van Dam Custom Boats showed us the mastery that goes into their stunning crafts. Here, take a peek:
Perhaps it’s best to start out with a little sport and utility before we get into the big hauls. A solid, well-equipped fishing boat is the first step in anyone’s sea-adventuring life. You go out, find some fish, fish those fish, and bring home dinner — all with the added benefit of knowing exactly what that dinner is. It can be a solo journey or a family affair. Either way a fishing boat is where most of us will start our water journeys.
For about the same price as a small house ($250,000), you can call this boat your home. Hallberg -Rassey make seriously well constructed and spacious sailing vessels that can handle any of the seven seas. A family of four to six can easily live in the 64-foot sloop. Maybe you’re making the wrong mortgage payment and it’s time to live life at sea? Well, then this is a solid investment in your future and well-being. Adventure literally awaits.
There are many different routes to take in order to travel around the world. What is important however is to always be prepared. Have a checklist ready and keep an eye on your inventory. Make sure the weather is good and always keep your logbook with you. You can use TheBoatApp to have all this information online and in hand at anytime and anywhere in the world so you never find yourself unprepared when out in the ocean. more
Sailboats are graceful, fun, adventurous, freeing, beautiful, and quite appealing. They can also be fast,…
Sailing around the world is one of the most interesting adventures you could experience. There are however certain risks associated with it such as bad weather, rough sea, or sudden hazards. All these risks can be minimized considerably if you choose secure routes to sail. here
Here are some of the safest routes to sail around the world. more
Buying a boat comes with a few hidden costs that you might not be aware… here
CONS: Not as hard-wearing as bronze, black winch gets very hot in the tropics
BEST FOR: Hard-wearing primary winches more
Electric winches have a motor placed above-deck or below-deck. Using buttons, electric winches grind the rope for you and some will even release it for you as well.