The importance of the yacht draft

Shallow draft yachts are becoming increasingly popular as yacht owners seek to explore remote and unfamiliar destinations.

A shallow draft allows a yacht to dock in small harbors, which are often limited in size due to shallow water depth. Some of the most breathtaking destinations have no deep-water harbors. The shallower the draft of a yacht, the less risk of colliding with reefs, which helps protect precious marine life. But as you know, yachting always involves compromises, the importance of yacht draft must be discussed in conjunction with comfort and seaworthiness on board.

The two disadvantages of a shallow draft boat are: In rough seas and wind, the boat can become unstable in addition it is less seaworthy. Most of the time it can only be used near the coast and in optimal weather conditions. A yacht with shallow draft cannot handle the waves so well. If you ask me, the best combination would be a displacement yacht or an explorer yacht with a stable hull shape and a dinghy for exploring shallow waters.