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The cockpit is more than just a place to sit. The author discusses the trade-offs and compromises he considered when opting for a centre cockpit. Includes the pros and cons of pilothouse designs. 4 pages with photos.
[Sail Magazine, February 2005]
A forum thread. One participant asks how she can tell a boat that′s suitable for blue-water sailing. The result is a thoughtful discussion of boat qualities, with a number of specific boats mentioned. Size, displacement, cockpit location, layout
[Blue Water Sailing, Middletown, RI, USA]
An experienced cruiser explains why he strongly prefers a center cockpit for safety at sea.
[Melvin H. Shapiro, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA]
Boat dealer sees a trend away from center cockpits and writes about their disadvantages relative to aft cockpits.
[Bay Yacht Agency, Annapolis, MD, USA]
Lost of pros and cons for center and aft cockpit designs.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
A Beneteau dealer explains how a center cockpit helps with space and privacy.
[RCR Yachts, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]If there is a drawback to center-cockpit boats in this size range it′s that the cockpit well drops down into the most voluminous part of the boat and subtracts from the available interior volume.
Bob Perry, yacht designer
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