Sailboat

Understand boat navigation lights: types, functions, and regulations. Ensure safety and visibility on the water.

Sailing around the world takes 40 days for racing records, 100 days non-stop, or 3-5 years for cruising. Factors include route, boat type, weather patterns.

Essential boat maintenance tasks: hull inspection, engine oil changes every 50-100 hours, battery care, propeller checks, safety equipment inspection.

Boat equipment inspection schedule: annual surveys within 3 months of anniversary, pre-season checks, 100-200 hours engine inspections, safety equipment.

Fun things to bring on boat: inflatable water toys, floating mats, waterproof speakers, games, fishing gear, water sports equipment, snorkeling gear.

The proper term for the forward end of a boat is "bow" - pronounced like "take a bow". Learn essential nautical terminology and boat anatomy basics.

Fastest monohull cruising sailboats: IMOCA 60s set records, typical cruisers 6-8 knots, hull speed = 1.34 x √waterline length, performance vs comfort.

Catamaran speeds range from 15 knots for cruising, 30 knots for sport sailing, 45 knots for racing, F50s record 55+ knots, power cats hit 100+ mph.

Fastest sailboat types: hydrofoil catamarans reach 60mph, world record 65.37 knots by Vestas Sailrocket 2, hydrofoil trimarans, F50 racing catamarans.

Boat fuel tank replacement cost $1300-$1400, custom tanks $10-20/gallon, labor 27% of total cost, aluminum vs plastic materials, installation factors.