Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: 7 Things You Really Need to Know When Buying a Yacht

In this video, Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham break down the numbers behind yacht design — and expose how they can mislead as easily as they inform. From comfort ratios to capsize, we uncover which stats actually matter when it comes to safety, seakeeping, and liveability… and how others are often used to sell you a boat that might not suit your needs. If you’re thinking of buying a yacht, don’t get fooled by the figures — watch this first. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 03:43 Angle Of Vanishing Stability (AVS) 05:20 Righting Moment 05:57 Down Flooding Angle 08:08 The Companionway 09:03 The Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio 11:49 Displacement Net of Ballast 13:59 Hull, Keel & Rudder Configuration 16:28 Recap #YachtBuyingTips #SailingSafety #BluewaterSailing #YachtDesign #SailboatShopping #LiveaboardLife #SailingComfort #CruisingYachts #SailboatStats #Seaworthy #YachtComparison #OceanSailing #SailingAdvice #BoatBuying #YachtOwnership