webcraft
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Got my YM today. I was astonished to read the tech specs in the Legend 356 test. Legend have apparently refused to supply a stability curve for the boat. It seems that they do not believe this reflects the seaworthiness of a vessel, and are alarmed that 'customers make judgements about a boat's seaworthiness on the basis of such data'.
You must be joking, Legend. My interpretation of this is that with a relatively low ballast ratio, high topsides and with many boats fitted with in-mast furling, the figures might be a little worrying, and might indeed put off some potential customers - perhaps with good reason.
As an alternative measure of stability, the CE certification system uses a Stability Index number (STIX) - but apparently Legend were not prepared to supply this because it is 'not yet understood by the sailing public'. This is unbelievably patronising. Could it be that they are worried it might compare unfavourably with other vessels' STIX numbers?
Although it is by no means the only consideration, every authority I have ever come across on the subject - including the RYA - have long regarded the stability curve as a very useful guide to a vessel's suitability for offshore passages.
I know that having read this mealy-mouthed nonsense nothing on earth would induce me to embark on a substantial offshore passage in this floating caravan.
- Nick
You must be joking, Legend. My interpretation of this is that with a relatively low ballast ratio, high topsides and with many boats fitted with in-mast furling, the figures might be a little worrying, and might indeed put off some potential customers - perhaps with good reason.
As an alternative measure of stability, the CE certification system uses a Stability Index number (STIX) - but apparently Legend were not prepared to supply this because it is 'not yet understood by the sailing public'. This is unbelievably patronising. Could it be that they are worried it might compare unfavourably with other vessels' STIX numbers?
Although it is by no means the only consideration, every authority I have ever come across on the subject - including the RYA - have long regarded the stability curve as a very useful guide to a vessel's suitability for offshore passages.
I know that having read this mealy-mouthed nonsense nothing on earth would induce me to embark on a substantial offshore passage in this floating caravan.
- Nick