Stratos, Hull fittings, Floodable side tank vents

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Stratos, Hull fittings, Floodable side tank vents

The Stratos is a large sailing dinghy with a large amount of reserve buoyancy which would result in the hull floating very high after a capsize making the boat both difficult to right & prone to “turning turtle”. The floodable tanks ensure that the hull lies lower in the water making righting the boat after a capsize an easier task.

These vents assist in this process by allowing water into the low side when the boat is capsized & air back in to allow the water to drain out when the boat is righted.

NB These floodable side tanks with vents are NOT fitted to the Stratos Keel