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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]Center cockpits usually give better interior layouts - a more isolated aft cabin, a secure galley along an aisle, and a better placed engine room.
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