Motorized yachts seem to be quite a bit larger with much more Sq footage built above the water level than their masted brethren, why is this?
I’m assuming the masts have something to do with it. Is it because they would torque the boat too hard if they were higher up? They already seem pretty high up as is and older vessels like Galleons in pirate movies seem just peachy with a ton of room above the water level. Why is it that most luxury yachts now are so low?
Edit: to clarify I mean shorter as a function of verticality not the length of the boat.
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One part of this is to do with design speed. The maximum efficient speed of a vessel is related to its length at the waterline. So if you want it to go faster without applying disproportionate amounts of extra power, you need to make it longer. The relatively compact nature and easy controllability of engine power, even with a small crew, makes this more desirable.
With sailing vessels, adding length also adds weight requiring additional sail area. This in turn requires additional complexity and manpower. Instead, vessels are typically designed to be easier for smaller crews, in turn only requiring a length suited to a more manageable sail area.
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