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Innovative features
The new Volvo Ocean 65 incorporates a series of innovations that, combined, make a boat that is not only fast through the water - but also cool looking and capable of withstanding the toughest conditions on the planet. Here we look at a selection of the new features.
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Reverse bow
The reverse bow is mainly a cosmetic feature, in the most photographed area of the boat, but it will also help keep water off the bow.
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Onboard media packaging
There are five fixed camera positions and two uplink points, which will combine to give coverage from all angles. The camera and mic point in the companionway hatch will get right in the faces of the sailors. Cameras can be remote controlled and directed, while new microphone locations and systems will enhance voice recording. Key to the project is that the cameras and microphones now have much better protection from wind and water, enabling interviews in the cockpit.
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Keel Pin
The new boat has an inclined keel pin axis that will be positive for performance: creating a large vertical force on the keel fin, creating lift and reducing the displacement and the amount of drag.
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Structure
There are eight bulkheads inside the Volvo Ocean 65 – compared to a typical number of four on a Volvo Open 70. The increase means a stronger and more solid structure.
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Water ballasts
In the Volvo Open 70 there was only one water ballast in the stern. The Volvo Ocean 65 has two aft water ballasts and one forward water ballast.
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Keel
The maximum draft has been increased from 4.5m to 4.7m. This allows an increase in the righting moment while decreasing the keel weight, giving the boat a noticeable performance improvement.
