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08-23-2006, 07:09 PM
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| "Portuguese bridge design" means WHAT?
I see this over and over: Portuguese bridge but I yet to see anywhere how this style of bridge differs from any other. Help a brother out? 
Thanks and happy cruising
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08-23-2006, 07:47 PM
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It's the walkway in front of the bridge windows
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08-23-2006, 08:43 PM
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...Separated from the foredeck by a (generally) waist-high bulwark.
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08-24-2006, 12:06 AM
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The Portuguese bridge borders on being a legal requirement for expedition yachts and trawlers  . http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/at...ls-maupiti.jpg
This one is unusually spacious. Typically they are not so deep, front-to-back. May or may not also feature a passageway on the centerline down to the foredeck.
Any boat big enough for a Portuguese bridge would be big enough for me! 
Kelly Cook
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08-24-2006, 12:54 AM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by KCook The Portuguese bridge borders on being a legal requirement for expedition yachts and trawlers |
Hi,
Where does it state that this is an "almost legal requirement".
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08-24-2006, 02:19 AM
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That was a miss-fired attempt at humor K1W1.
Kelly
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08-24-2006, 10:20 AM
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A Portuguese bridge is a structural component frequently seen on trawlers because trawlers are typically (or more precisely "should be") built for being able to handle heavy seas. The purpose of the bridge is to deflect green water from the foredeck up over the superstructure top rather than slamming against the forward windows of the pilothouse. A secondary benefit is that it provides a "safe area" or handhold when it is necessary to be on the foredeck in inclement weather. And lastly, it provides additional storage space for lines, fire extinguisher, spare anchor, drogue, etc. if the builder has provided access doors and lockers on the inside of the bridge.
One more useful tidbit: one of the Cape Horn trawlers was built with a small rectangular stainless open "box" on the inside of the bridge. Guess why. Hint: the #1 cause of men falling overboard...
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08-24-2006, 10:44 AM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by JWY A secondary benefit is that it provides a "safe area" or handhold when it is necessary to be on the foredeck in inclement weather. |
Hi,
I have never seen a Portugese Bridge arrangement where one could work on the foredeck and hang onto the rail around the outside of the bridge.
Do you have any pictures of this type of arrangement that you could share with us?
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08-24-2006, 11:03 AM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by JWY One more useful tidbit: one of the Cape Horn trawlers was built with a small rectangular stainless open "box" on the inside of the bridge. Guess why. Hint: the #1 cause of men falling overboard... |
I'll take a stab at it.
A place to be sea sick so you don't have to lean over the edge during bad weather?
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08-24-2006, 11:05 AM
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I am having trouble posting a picture. I will send it by private email and please post for me.
Thanks!
Judy
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08-24-2006, 12:45 PM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by KCook
Any boat big enough for a Portuguese bridge would be big enough for me!
Kelly Cook |
Hey, Kelly.
Is that a picture of "Senses"?
Looks like it.
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08-24-2006, 12:51 PM
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Hi, Lars.
Your design for an 84-ft. Long Range Cruiser is truly a classic and timeless design. I like the clean and simple design, which also manages to impart a sense of stability and sturdiness.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
BTW ... whatever happened to that -copycat- Australian design?
Were you able to get in touch with the Australian yard and get a response from them on the similarities between your yacht design and theirs?
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08-24-2006, 01:18 PM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by Arniev
BTW ... whatever happened to that -copycat- Australian design?
Were you able to get in touch with the Australian yard and get a response from them on the similarities between your yacht design and theirs?
Arnie |
Hi Arnie,
This shipyard will be at the Monaco Yacht Show. If they are showing the design there, I think they will get one or two difficult questions from all the Yacht Brokers I know...
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08-24-2006, 01:45 PM
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Quote: | Originally Posted by Arniev Hey, Kelly.
Is that a picture of "Senses"?
Looks like it.
Arnie |
Maybe not. This is the original thread - Motor Yachts > Amels Yacht > Amels Yachts - Maupiti 46m
Kelly
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