5 Fancy Features That Are Making Sailboats Worse (And Harder to Sell)

Is your modern sailboat actually a liability? Sailboat manufacturers are adding more "fancy" features than ever before—touchscreens, electric winches, panoramic glass, and hotel-style interiors. But are these upgrades making boats better, or just more fragile? In this video, we expose the 5 Modern Design Trends that are ruining sailboat reliability and tanking resale value. Tech Overload: Why relying on touchscreens for essential systems is a dangerous gamble. Push-Button Failures: The hidden cost of electric furling and motorized winches. Glass Hull Windows: Leaks, cracks, and the nightmare of structural flex. Form Over Function Decks: Why modern cockpits are unsafe for real sailing. Cheap Interiors: The truth about "luxury" laminates that peel and break. If you are buying or selling a modern production boat, you need to watch this first. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro: Flash Over Function 00:54 1. Too Many Electronics (The Reliability Trap) 02:44 2. Push-Button Sailing Fails 04:37 3. Fragile Glass Panels & Hull Windows 06:36 4. Bad Deck Layouts (Form Over Safety) 08:41 5. Cheap “Luxury” Interiors 10:51 Outro: Don't Let Bad Design Sink Your Resale 🔔 Subscribe for more honest sailboat reviews, industry analysis, and advice on buying used cruising boats. 💬 What is the worst "modern feature" you've seen on a sailboat? Tell us in the comments below! #SailboatDesign #ModernBoats #BoatBuying #SailingProblems #ProductionBoats #YachtBroker #Beneteau #Jeanneau #Hanse