Martha’s Vineyard boating

[Danzz]

I'd honestly feel safer in a 28' sailboat than a 24' dual console on that trek.

You are always safer in a sailboat.

 

[husky8273]

You are always safer in a sailboat.

why?

 

[methodology]

why?

They are less likely to capsize because of their keel.

And to my knowledge no moden catamaran sailboat has ever capsized

 

[Danzz]

why?

Because a sailboat has a keel primarily filled with thousands of pounds of lead that puts 5' or 6' of stability under water. As long as the deck plates are in and the hatches are closed so you don't get water below deck , a sailboat will right itself if it gets knocked down. The next wave hits the keel and flips it upright.
There isn't enough of a keel on a power boat and if they flip they generally sink. If the power goes the boat is at the mercy of the waves while a sailboat can reduce sail and quarter the waves.

 

[methodology]

Because a sailboat has a keel primarily filled with thousands of pounds of lead that puts 5' or 6' of stability under water. As long as the deck plates are in and the hatches are closed so you don't get water below deck , a sailboat will right itself if it gets knocked down. The next wave hits the keel and flips it upright.
There isn't enough of a keel on a power boat and if they flip they generally sink. If the power goes the boat is at the mercy of the waves while a sailboat can reduce sail and quarter the waves.

Another safety tip to add that most novice boaters don't know/ realize if you are in the cabin you shouldn't have a life vest on because if the sailboat does capsize you won't be able to get out of the cabin

 

[Jaker]

You are always safer in a sailboat.

Plenty of people have sailed boats that size across the Atlantic/Pacific.

 

[Jaker]

They are less likely to capsize because of their keel.

And to my knowledge no moden catamaran sailboat has ever capsized

Modern catamarans can pitch pole and flip.

 

[Danzz]

Modern catamarans can pitch pole and flip.

Catamarans can plane similar to power boats. Sailboats displace water. This is why there is a maximum hull speed for sailboats of the same length on the water line : the boat can catch up to its own bow wave and stall. Not so with a planing boat.

 

[methodology]

Modern catamarans can pitch pole and flip.

That's a little different need a lot of energy/ speed to do that or if you decide to be an idiot and surf a wave

 

[sledog]

There were 27' sailboats at Block Island Race Week, and Off-Soundings.

 

[sledog]

And to my knowledge no moden catamaran sailboat has ever capsized
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https://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01920/catamaran-capsize7_1920258i.jpg

 

[methodology]

And to my knowledge no moden catamaran sailboat has ever capsized

https://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01920/catamaran-capsize7_1920258i.jpg
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That's pitchpole not capsize. And that's a racing catamaran where that happens somewhat often because it's about speed and if you go airborne the front of the boat dives into the water and you flip similar to skiing.

A regular yacht/ sailing catamaran chances of that happening are extremely slim