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That's right folks!
Think of a pickup truck driving along with the tailgate up compared to one with the tailgate down. The tailgate down goes faster and gets better mileage. It has less wind resistance. Now look at the Beneteau 35s5 stern. Obviously, it has less resistance. But there's more! MORE! Because the airflow is more laminar through the cockpit, there's flow separation at the stern and the laminar airflow beneath the boom increases the pressure differential on opposite sides of the sail surface, which increases efficiency! Especially when sailing into the wind! The swim platform cockpit allows the 35s5 to sail closer to the wind! It will also sail faster! Sounds improbable? Well then, just stand a sheet of plywood at the stern and watch what happens. The boat slows and doesn't point as well! It also means enhanced light air performance! All scientifically proven! And measured!!! Amen! |
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