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| Originally Posted by KCook Seems like a lot of trouble to accommodate a tender. When you could just chuck it up on the bow (like everybody else)? Curious feature.
Kelly |
Well,
From what I understand (and considering how a number of the BIGGER yachts have much higher decks, many designers and owners are wanting these compartments to reduce the height that you need to launch the tenders into the water. I guess that could be logical if your tenders are on a deck that is 25' above the water. I could not imagine launching a tender from the higher decks of Paul Allen's Octopus in rough seas...that may very well be why all of his tenders are located in compartments just above the water line.
What I have been told is that when you have the side compartments (oyyyy, they eat up interior space) you dramatically reduce the risk of the tender crashing into the side of the boat when launching in rough seas.
So, a compartment that is only 2-8' above the waterline (as opposed to 15' or more) makes lowering the tenders much safer for the crew, guests and the yacht itself....
Finally, I have read where some yacht owners do NOT want to see the tenders. Also, they may not have enough room on the decks to put all the tenders.
Hopefully an educated guess!!!!!
Cheers,
Mark