Interior

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Contents 1 The Cruising Yacht Interior 1.1 History 1.2 Purpose-Built Spaces 1.3 Galley 1.4 Head 1.5 Navigation Table 1.6 Main Saloon 1.7 Stowage 1.8 Engine Room 1.9 Forecastle 1.10 Interior Fittings 1.11 Materials and Maintenance 2 Forum Discussions 3 External Links 4 References & Publications 5 Personal Notes 6 Contributors to this page 7 Cruising Wiki Navigation

The Cruising Yacht Interior

The individual selection of cruising vessel often has as much to do with interior comforts as it does with sailing and heavy weather performance. The cruising boat's cabin must first protect the crew from the elements, be capable of carrying tons of supplies for long journeys, and be set up ergonomically for all the activities of ordinary living while at sea.

History

Cruising yachts of the early 20th century were by-and-large based upon working boats rather than racing yachts. Interiors of working boats and racing boats both focused on purpose-built spaces. Blue-water boats tended to have spaces more tightly confined to prevent crew from falling large distances in heavy seas; blue-water boats also tended to have fewer port holes, limited deck lights or hatches which might allow water ingress. This provided for cramped and dark space below decks. Later in the 20th century, cruising yachts began to copy more racing yacht hull designs but still retained many of the purpose-built spaces of working boat interiors. The majority of modern yachts cruising today tend to be built less for blue water passage and more for the crew's enjoyment of well-lit and spacious interiors.

Purpose-Built Spaces

The typical cruising yacht will include galley/eating, head, saloon seating, stateroom/sleeping, and navigation purpose-built spaces and fittings. Additionally, space will often be built to accommodate anchoring activities, engine/mechanical as well as stowage space.

The smaller a cruising boat is, the more likely that the purpose-built spaces will overlap or be combined. It is not uncommon for the main cabin of a small vessel to combine cooking, eating, relaxing, navigation, and sleeping functions all in one small area by the clever use of purpose-built furniture and fittings.

Galley

Head

Navigation Table

Main Saloon

Stowage

Engine Room

Forecastle

Interior Fittings

Materials and Maintenance

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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