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Bob Crantz
 
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Default Swim platform improves sail performance!

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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