LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT - VOTE Yes if you think the Transom doors are safe and NO if you think they are NOT!!! WATCH - https://youtu.be/_wK55agpLYk Are transom doors on Portofino catamarans a brilliant innovation… or a serious offshore risk? 🌊⚠️ In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most debated design features of the Portofino 52 catamaran — the aft transom doors that give incredible sea access, but also sit directly in the firing line of following seas and breaking waves. We ask the hard questions every offshore sailor should ask: • Can transom doors leak in heavy seas? • Could they fail catastrophically in extreme conditions? • Are storm boards really necessary — or outdated? • How strong is 15mm acrylic (Perspex) when it’s wave-slammed? • What happens to acrylic after years of sun exposure? To get real answers, we go straight to the source — Rafael, the designer — and break down the engineering, materials, certifications, drainage systems, gaskets, aluminum frames, and wave-impact design behind these doors. This isn’t theory. This is real-world boatbuilding, explained in detail. You’ll also learn: ✔️ Why these doors are RINA-certified watertight ✔️ How pressure from waves actually seals the door tighter ✔️ Why the dive room acts as a coffer dam for safety and buoyancy ✔️ The hidden long-term danger of UV-damaged Perspex ✔️ Why older boats fail — and modern ones don’t We finish by putting the decision back to you. 👉 Would you trust these transom doors offshore? 👉 Storm boards: Yes or No? Drop your vote in the comments and join the debate. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DR5NY95QLCTP6 For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au

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EN 🌊❤️ BALI x Vague d'Amour: The collaboration that lights up your sailing! 1 knot = 1 wish for others 3 knots = 3 wishes, BALI and Vague d'Amour join forces to offer magical bracelets that nourish the spirit and spread love. Discover a collection full of authentic values: each bracelet in this unique collection invites you to make a wish for yourself, a wish for others, and a wish for the planet. Together, BALI and Vague d'Amour weave links between hearts, celebrating love and kindness in everyday life. Step aboard this adventure where sailing and love come together!💖⛵ Get to know the BALI brand: https://www.bali-catamarans.com/ Discover the Vague d'Amour brand: https://www.vaguedamour.com FR 🌊❤️ BALI x Vague d’Amour : La collab' qui illumine vos navigations ! 1 noeud = 1 voeu pour les autres 3 noeuds = 3 voeux, BALI et Vague d’Amour unissent leurs forces pour offrir des bracelets magiques, qui nourrissent l’esprit et répandent l’amour. Découvrez une collection pleine de valeurs authentiques : chaque bracelet de cette collection unique vous invite à faire un vœu pour vous, un voeu pour l'autre et pour une pour la planète. Ensemble, BALI et Vague d’Amour tissent des liens entre les cœurs, célébrant l'amour et la bienveillance au quotidien. Embarquez pour cette aventure où la navigation et l'amour se rencontrent !💖⛵ S'imprégner de la marque BALI : https://www.bali-catamarans.com/ Découvrez la marque Vague d’Amour : https://www.vaguedamour.com

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Got the big fella in the bush! SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged Lagoon 450 catamaran, which Colin rebuilt with friends and has started sailing around the world. We found bulkhead damage on their catamaran in Panama, so have fixed her up, and are now sailing across the Pacific Ocean!! To join us on Patreon and get exclusive content and a chance to come sailing with us click here! https://www.patreon.com/parlayrevival To buy Parlay Revival merchandise click here!! https://parlayrevival.com/collections All music is from Epidemic sound! Sign up here and get a free months trial to see if you like it! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ym5nvt Follow me on instagram for daily updates! https://www.instagram.com/parlayrevival_colin/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/parlayrevival Camera we use: https://amzn.to/3vAtCfR Lens we use: https://amzn.to/3RPTxaI Microphone we use: https://amzn.to/3RYenoH Drone we use: https://amzn.to/41XXuPq Gopro we use: https://amzn.to/47CIrff

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