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Blue Game yachts

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by TimL, Sep 15, 2024.

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  1. TimL, Sep 15, 2024
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    TimL

    TimL New Member

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    Hello,
    I recently saw a scale model and information on the Blue Game BGX70 (now 73) and the BGX60 (now 63). They were interesting designs and appealing to what I would like in a boat. But one thing bothers me. There is no real transom and the rear deck also houses the engine/equipment room. It appears the aft deck is approx 3 feet above the water line, but if water (following seas) got above the deck, I wonder if the deck hatch is secure enough to keep water out? Also, if you had a failure out in bad weather, could you access the engine room safely and keep water out. Maybe I'm overthinking it, as I would probably not be out in that weather. All my boating is in the PNW (Salish Sea, Desolation Sound, etc) and not necessarily out in open ocean. Does anyone have thoughts on this design? Thanks - Tim
  2. ranger58sb, Sep 16, 2024
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    ranger58sb Senior member

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    Can't comment on the boat or your questions about it, but... "that weather" will happen sometime or other, whether you planned to be out there in it or not.

    -Chris
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  3. Pascal, Sep 16, 2024
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    This is a stupid design. I can think of a dozen scenarios where this is a lousy idea.
  4. mapism, Sep 16, 2024
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    mapism Senior Member

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    Modern pleasure boats are designed first and foremost to appeal, and safety/seaworthiness aren't much more than an afterthought.
    Top heavy boats to maximize internal volumes for any given length at the expense of stability and windage, hinged bulwarks for enlarging open spaces while anchored, beach areas astern with massive hatches that open just above the waterline and often lead also inside the e/r...
    You name it.

    Bottom line, I don't like those Bluegame things, but if I would, what the OP is fearing would be the last of my concerns, 'cause it doesn't take rocket science to fit waterproof hatches.
    Besides, any IPS powered boat is just a disposable toy anyhow...! :D
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