CATEGORY A OCEAN is only given to self-sufficient boats capable of extended voyages with winds of over gale Force 8 (40 knots +), and significant wave heights above 13 feet...
Category A | Semi-Displacement | Over 1,200nm Range | Stunning Quality | Ocean-Going
Why Choose a Semi-Displacement Motor Yacht?
Why Choose a Sasga Menorquin?
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Safety & Seaworthiness
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Economy
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Cruise comfortably at a wider range of speeds (5knts - 18knts)
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Handle heavier seas considerably better than a planning hull
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Less rolling motion
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'Category A' classification across the range
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Build quality
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Efficient 'Inigo Toledo' hull design
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Customisation
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Quiet underway with excellent location and insulation of engines - Superb access for servicing
WHAT CE CERTIFICATION MEANS FOR BOAT BUYERS
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Category A – Ocean: covers largely self-sufficient boats designed for extended voyages with winds of over Beaufort Force 8 (over 40 knots), and significant wave heights above 13 feet, but excluding abnormal conditions such as hurricanes.
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Category B – Offshore: includes boats operating offshore with winds to 40 knots and significant seas to 13 feet.
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Category C – Inshore: is for boats operating in coastal waters and large bays and lakes with winds to Force 6, up to 27 knots, and significant seas 7 feet high.
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Category D – Inland or sheltered coastal waters: is for boats in small lakes and rivers with winds to Force 4 and significant wave heights to 18 inches.