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"Boldexplorer" is a steel 44' sailing cutter
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Built to Codes of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Sailing Vessels.
Category "0". Unrestricted World Wide operation.
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This is a requirement of the British Department of Transport, governing Commercial Vessels. It covers stability, construction, machinery, operation and manning; and it's suitability for World Wide operation. The vessel has been constructed under the careful scrutiny of YBDSA surveyors to ensure its proper construction and compliance with Category "O", as a Sail Training Vessel.
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She was designed by Bruce Roberts-Goodson.
About 16 tonnes displacement.
Loa. 44'9"
Lwl. 36'0"
Beam 13'6"
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- Deck saloon arrangement (allowing a view of the horizon when seated below) with "bullet proof" polycarbonate windows.
- Large navigation desk.
- Water tight bulkhead between forecabin/saloon and with thicker steel sections forr'd at the waterline.
- 10 berths with some deep 'trough' sea berths amidships.
- Shower and two heads, central heating, 'fridge and plenty of personal storage.
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Powerful yet simple rig
Masthead cutter rigged, with double spreaders: (Straight)
- Inner forestay : - To carry a staysail or a storm staysail.
- Twin forestays : - To carry No. 1,2,3, Genoas and Jibs.
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Main mast :
- To carry a fully battened main on a "sailman" track and batten cars.
- A separate track for the storm trysail', and a spinnaker.
Furling sails are a great convenience, but not in mid-ocean with a rising wind and the prospect of a full gale. For simplicity and reliability we have chosen to use 'hanked on sails' on three separate stays. Several sails can remain bent on, providing a quick sail change when required.
The forecabin becomes a designated sail locker at sea, with the forehatch allowing easy access during sail changes. Finally a watertight bulkhead keeps the damp where it belongs!
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