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You can tell Ted Gozzard designed this boat for offshore cruising; the handholds, narrow walkways, toe rail-mounted stanchions, big deck drains...if I had to make an upgrade though, I'd suggest double solid lifelines. Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/zFs8Y2Fj8Ds?feature=share π Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
Once the hull slips under, this Arcona disappears in seconds. A broken rudder tube below the waterline can leave an opening thatβs almost impossible to seal offshore, turning rudder damage into a fight to keep the boat afloat. Full Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy599gcThG8 π Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
A collision can flood the bow without flooding the whole boat. A watertight bulkhead separates that forward compartment from the living space, helping contain the water if the hull is breached. That barrier could be the difference between a damaged boat and a sunken one. Full Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy599gcThG8 π Get My Book: bethecaptain.com RAN Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/@RANSailing