Hull, stability, displacement: what are the secrets to a comfortable sailboat, according to Olivier Racoupeau? [Episode 3/5]

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Designing a sailboat for blue water cruising means aiming for more than just technical balance: it means guaranteeing quality of life at sea, over the long term. In this video, Olivier Racoupeau details three fundamental pillars of the Allures philosophy:

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- An optimized hull: the length at the waterline is designed to maximize average cruising speed while ensuring good stability when the boat is underway. No need to constantly restart: the boat maintains its speed naturally, even under autopilot.

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- Tailor-made stability: today, stability is no longer determined solely by ballast. Waterline width, superstructure volume, freeboard... everything is calibrated to ensure both stability at small angles (comfort when sailing) and ultimate stability (safety in heavy weather).

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- Travel consistent with the program: Allures sailboats are designed from the outset to carry heavy equipment (water, diesel fuel, equipment, exploration gear, etc.). The result is a stable, predictable, and comfortable boat, even when fully loaded.

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The goal? To give the crew the opportunity to continue living normally at sea: cooking, sleeping, sharing moments—without being constantly distracted by the boat. Because a true blue water cruising sailboat blue water cruising judged by its maximum speed, but by its consistency, ease, and comfort in real life at sea.

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The goal? To give the crew the opportunity to continue living normally at sea.

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Bonus

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This video is part of a series of five episodes designed to provide a better understanding of Allures' technical approaches.

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Discover episode 4: Sail plan: what architectural choices lead to greater efficiency in blue water cruising

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