How Safe Are These?

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by CatBuilder, Dec 25, 2011.

  1. HakimKlunker
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    HakimKlunker Andreas der Juengere

    ... and so we can say: they ARE safe when we look at the target customer.
    The non-target customer rather will not go for it. Remains to be seen how Corrie will approach the issue; sure will be REVOLUTIONARY :D
     
  2. Alik
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    Alik Senior Member

    For others, we did storm covers (removable, aluminum) on some boats.

    I believe major threat is not glass itself but glue. One one top brand of deck hatches (flush model) all glass popped out after 6 months sitting in marina in Phuket...
     
  3. Stumble
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    Stumble Senior Member

    After having sailed for decades, done multiple Atlantic crossings, cruised the Caribbean for more than ten years, and been caught out in 20' breaking waves, I now spend my time daysailing around Lake Pontchertrain.

    The reality is that the boat I would want to cross the Atlantic on is not the same boat I want for day sailing, and so when my needs change my boat will as well. I don't expect my day sailor to be particularly well founded, and port holes and large hatches increase my pleasure for day trips where I can pick my weather, cause the guests aren't going out in 20+ kn. On this boat large windows are fine.

    When heading to the north Atlantic again I don't want any windows, portholes, or hatches, since my life and the life of those with me is actually in danger from breaking water. The reality is that every design has a mission, and the proper question isn't if these portholes are acceptable for every mission, but for the intended use of the boat.
     

  4. viking north
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    viking north VINLAND

    Exactly-- the use and area of operation---
     
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