Search model by keyword and login to compare models (the higher the Bluewater Value (BWV) the more seaworthy the boat). Bluewater value (BWV) is the most comprehensive single value rating seaworthiness, as it takes into account: Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) (capsizescreeningformula.com); Comfort Ratio (CR) (comfortratio.com); Length in Waterline; Draft; and Displacement, by averaging z-scores.
Bluewater Surf Value (BWSV) is a sub-form of the Bluewater Value, with the difference that the former does not take into account draft. See bluewatersurfvalue.com and rank order at bluewatersurfvalue.net
Capsize Comfort Value (CCV) is the combination of Capsize Screening Formula and Comfort Ratio into a single value weighted equally. See capsizecomfort.com and rank order at capsizecomfort.net
Overview of Rank Order
To compare rank order of all the above criteria, boat by boat, at the same time (a very useful resource), visit Sailboatdata.net
Why do we use it?
Relying on a single criteria (measure or variable) for assessing seaworthiness is unreliable. That said Bluewater Value (BWV)… Read more
How is it calculated?
The length in waterline, displacement, draft, Capsize Screening Formula and Comfort Ratio are converted to z-scores, in turn by determining… Read more
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