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No. The six scores are relative editorial 0–100 marks across the 48 types on this site.
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Why metric units?
Metric is the default. Regional notes (US customary, local brand culture) appear in culture and market chapters.
How is this different from a wiki article?
Each type gets seven fixed-depth chapters, comparable scores and cross-type labs — structured for browsing, not a single freeform page.
En Velero, propulsión, estructura, control y seguridad comparten el mismo sobre de operación.
Los medidores resumen margen estructural, mantenibilidad y factores humanos en puntuación relativa.
Sistemas
Estructura
Velero: Mainsail and headsail(s) set drive via mast bend and sheet tension. Reefing lines reduce area as wind rises.
Propulsión
Velero: Ballast keel resists heeling moment; lifting boards trade windward ability for shoal draft.
Energía
Velero: Self-tailing winches multiply crew force on halyards and sheets; clutches hold load while tails are made off.
Control
Velero: Displacement or planing hull forms set speed limits; rudder and foils balance weather helm.
Interfaz
Velero: Compass, chartplotter, AIS, and VHF complement PFDs, lifelines, and throwable devices.
Seguridad
Velero: Small diesel or electric motor provides maneuvering in calms and tight marinas.
Medidores relativos
Puntos calientes
Velero: Standing rigging terminals
Velero: Corrosion at swages or deck chainplates precedes shroud failure under gusts.
Velero: Sail UV & stitch fatigue
Velero: Sun-damaged laminate or leech flutter reduces drive and risks blowout.
Velero: Keel bolt integrity
Velero: Hidden crevice corrosion can compromise ballast attachment on older boats.
Velero: Autopilot drive slip
Velero: Undersized drives overheat when seas build on long passages.
Velero: Through-hull seacocks
Velero: Stuck or leaking valves sink boats at dock if ignored.
Materiales
Velero: E-glass / epoxy laminate
Velero: Modern hulls blend stiffness with repairability for cruising shells.
Velero: 316 stainless rigging
Velero: Marine-grade wire and fittings resist salt crevice attack when rinsed.
Velero: Woven polyester sails
Velero: Dacron balances cost and durability for cruising cross-sections.
Velero: Lead or iron ballast
Velero: Dense keel mass lowers center of gravity for stability.
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