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How To Draw A Yacht | a Step-by-Step Guide

Here are eight easy steps designed to teach you how to draw a yacht in only thirty minutes. The best part? You only need regular drawing materials and techniques to execute the design!

A yacht is a medium-sized sailing or powered boat used for recreational sailing, cruising or racing. Its purpose is rather similar to a speedboat , sailboat and ski boat , but do not be fooled.

The main thing that sets a yacht apart from those oceanic vehicles are the cabins found onboard intended for overnight use. Yachts can also vary in size, with some models featuring swimming pools on deck. Pretty cool, right?

What You Will Need

• A4 sheet of paper
• Pencils (HB, 2h, 3b and 5b)
• Coloring kit

How To Draw A Yacht

I personally like to use a heavier lead of pencil while drawing water vessels. They come in handy when outlining the main components of the drawing, like the hull, deck and cabin.

For the smaller details, I normally use a softer lead. These are differentiated by the terms H (hard leads) and B (soft leads). HB is the common ground, great for soft strokes and lines, and possibly this yacht drawing.

If, however, you’re going for a more dramatic and detailed drawing, be sure to grab a selection of grades. 2h, 3b and even 5b should do perfectly!

Step 1: Draw the Hull

First things first, flip your drawing paper in a landscape orientation to ensure you have enough room to capture each and every detail of the yacht.

Then, lightly sketch a long horizontal rectangle across the bottom half of your paper using the freehand method or a ruler. This shape will represent the yacht’s hull, which is the structural base and foundation of the vessel.

You want this feature to appear as realistic as possible, so erase both sides of the rectangle, and replace them with diagonal lines instead.

• Flip your paper in a landscape orientation
• Draw a long horizontal rectangle for the hull
• Erase the sides and replace them with diagonal lines

Step 2: Draw the Deck and Cabin

With the hull complete, it’s time to add the deck and cabin onto your drawing. Since it rests above the hull, let’s start with the deck. The deck is basically the main floor of the yacht which acts as a platform for people to walk on.

Simply draw a curved line above the hull for the deck. You want this line to start out against the hull, and slowly rise as it spans out in length. Cap it off with a small vertical line to connect the back of the deck to the hull.

Once you’re done, draw a curved horizontal line above the deck for the cabin. Similar to the deck, ensure the line slowly rises as it stretches. Add another curved line above it to polish off the look!

• Draw a curved horizontal line for the deck
• Draw two curved horizontal lines for the cabin
• Ensure that each shape becomes smaller in size

Step 3: Draw the Windows

What would a yacht be without a few windows? Draw a small horizontal rectangle inside the width of each cabin fixture to resemble windows. You want to ensure that the left sides of these rectangles seamlessly connect with the sides of the cabin.

• Draw a small horizontal rectangle inside the first cabin
• Draw a small horizontal rectangle inside the second cabin
• Ensure the sides of the rectangles smoothly connect with the sides of the cabin

Step 4: Draw the railing

Every yacht has a railing as a safety feature for the tourists, so let’s include one on your drawing as well. First, draw a long horizontal rectangle above the hull for the outline of the railing.

The shape ought to overlap with the deck, however it should not be larger in size than the deck, so pay careful attention to the proportions. Then, add a series of small vertical lines within the rectangle for the railing’s bars.

• Draw a long horizontal rectangle above the hull
• Make sure the shape does not reach above the deck
• Add a series of vertical lines inside the rectangle

Step 5: Draw a light and wind tower

Adding a wind tower and a light is a fantastic way to heighten the depth and realism of your drawing. First, draw a small square on the right side of the upper cabin for the base of the light, then add a semicircle above it for the light bulb.

Next, draw a thin vertical rectangle on the left side of the upper cabin for the base of the window, and add a thin horizontal rectangle directly above it. In the end, you should be left with a large “T” shape for the wind tower.

• Draw a small square and semicircle for the light
• Draw a thin vertical rectangle for the wind tower’s base
• Draw a thin horizontal rectangle for the upper part of the wind tower

Step 6: Draw windows on the hull

Your yacht is nearly complete, although it needs a little extra detailing to seal everything together. While the hull comes into contact with water a lot, it provides a scenic view of the ocean from down below.

To add the windows, draw several small rectangles across the length of the hull. Give the yacht an organized look by sectioning them off in pairs of four, and ensuring each shape is exactly the same size.

• Draw a series of small rectangles on the hull
• Section them off in pairs of four
• Ensure each shape is the same size

Congratulations! Your yacht Drawing is complete

If you followed along with each step and completed your yacht drawing in one go, well done! Give your drawing hand a well-deserved break and assess the outcome of your drawing.

Refine any possible inconsistencies with the use of your eraser, pencil and the image below. When you’re ready, check out the rest of the tutorial. Trust me, you don’t wanna miss out these steps!

Taking your yacht drawing to the next level 

The outline of your drawing is all set, but still it needs a little…something. A few crucial details that can take your drawing from a bland piece to a lively masterpiece in a matter of seconds!

Step 7: Adding a background

Adding a background will instantly broaden the scope of your drawing. It will add an aspect of storytelling to your design by leaving room for the imagination to fill in the blanks.

There are quite a few ideas to choose from for a yacht drawing, however the most obvious one would be to include the ocean in the surrounding, wouldn’t you agree?

Whether your yacht is currently docked next to a cruise ship or rowboat , or out on the ocean, add water by drawing a few wavy lines around the bottom part of the yacht.

Step 8: Adding color

Set aside your drawing tools and pick up your coloring kit! Select a range of your favorite colors for the outline of the yacht and a series of blue shades for the water. When coloring in the yacht, remember to use different colors for different elements to compliment and provide contrast to each step.

You can add some extra items to your drawing to make the yacht more unique, like a flag or banner with your name on it.

What about some fish? You could draw a bunch of fish in the sea surrounding your yacht to improve the details and visualization.

Connect with other budding artists on YouTube or Pinterest to get some more ideas for your drawing or to simply share your experience.

Conclusion 

In this tutorial, you learned how to effectively draw a yacht. From the hull to the deck, cabin, windows, railing, wind tower and light, you have learned how to draw these elements and gained some insight into what they’re used for.

As we wrap up this yacht drawing tutorial, I encourage you to keep exploring your artistic abilities. Trying out other drawing tutorials can expand your skills and open up new possibilities, so keep experimenting, keep learning, and most importantly, keep drawing!

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Learn how to draw a sailboat by following along with this fun & easy drawing guide!

Everyone will like this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a boat sailing at sea. This easy sailboat instruction guide is perfect for young students looking to get started with drawing.

All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and easy to follow! Expect this drawing to last about 30 minutes, but the drawing process may actually take more time if other nautical crafts are included in the artwork.

Art making is much more fun when you have a clear lesson to follow. Let’s get drawing!

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• Crayons or Colored Pencils
• Black Marker (optional)
• How to Draw a Sailboat Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)

In this post, we are going to learn how to draw a sailboat with basic drawing tools. Be sure to observe the different sizes and shapes of each part of the sailboat. The pencil lines in each step is drawn out in blue so you can see the current parts that you will be illustrating.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

Draw The Hull

First, draw the top of the hull by creating a horizontal oval shape with two pointed edges similar to the illustration. Next, create the side of the hull by drawing a line attached to the pointed edges of the oval.

Add The Cabin

Add the cabin by forming a sloped rectangular box.

Draw Windows

Draw the windows by forming rectangular shapes as shown.

Attach The Mast

Attach the mast by drawing a long vertical pole.

Attach The Boom

Attach the boom to the right side of the mast by creating a shorter horizontal pole.

Draw The Sails

Let’s draw the sails of the sailboat! First, draw the mainsail by making a diagonal line connected to the mast and boom. Next, draw a triangular shape on the left side of the mast to form the jib.

Add The Burgee

Add the burgee by making a V-shaped line attached to the top of the mast.

Draw The Water

Draw the body of water surrounding the sailboat by making wavy horizontal lines.

Complete The Sailboat Drawing

Complete the sailboat drawing by first coloring the mainsail with an orange crayon and the jib with a red crayon. Next, shade the burgee with a yellow crayon. Now, fill in the mast and boom of the sailboat with a brown crayon. Then, color the cabin with a white crayon and the windows with a blue crayon. Don’t forget to shade the hull of the sailboat with indigo. Finally, fill in the sky with a light blue crayon and the body of water with a dark blue crayon.

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Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Sailboat . The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!

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Drawing a sailboat can be a great way to envision sailing the open seas if you're not able to do so at that moment. It's also a relatively easy process! This wikiHow article will explain how you can draw a sailboat.

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To draw a simple sailboat, first, sketch a long, upside-down trapezoid for the hull of the boat. Then, draw a small trapezoid on top of the larger trapezoid for the cabin. You can also draw some long rectangles to serve as windows. Once you’ve drawn this, sketch a long, skinny L-shape on top of the cabin. This will be the mast. Finally, draw 2 right triangles on each side of the mast for the sails. If you’d like, draw some waves below the boat to make your drawing more life-like! To learn how to finalize your sailboat sketch, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to Draw a Yacht

Today I will tell you how to draw a yacht. I’ll show you a couple of very simple ways to draw step by step.

In this yacht drawing tutorial, I will show you how to draw a yacht easily and quickly. I don’t know about you, but I really like to travel. And of course, dream. By the way, dreaming is very useful, and even more useful if you draw your dream. Even well-known psychologists say that if you draw the object of your dreams and hang it in a prominent place, it will speed up the process of fulfilling your desires.

And some go even further and make a collage, bringing together all their desires, on one large sheet. So let’s draw a beautiful, light yacht. Just look how easily she sways on the waves of the sea. Isn’t it great to sail on a yacht at sea? Following our lesson, it will not be difficult to draw this transport.

In the event that you want to print or download our tutorial, it is available in PDF format.

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Time needed:  14 minutes

Just look at how positive the yacht is! Would you like to travel on it? If you want to print the lesson on drawing a yacht, it is available below, in PDF format.

Thus, our yacht drawing tutorial can be printed and drawn in any convenient place! I am sure that children will be delighted with the idea of ​​drawing a yacht so that they can then dream of a future trip. Remember that the sails of the yacht should be painted quite brightly, and even better with different colors. This is important because we don’t want to get lost on the high seas, right?

How to Draw a Yacht Step by Step

This tutorial will require your ability to draw straight and curved lines. In the process, you can use improvised tools, but I recommend that you draw all the lines yourself, so you will improve your creative skills.

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How to Draw a Sailboat

Have you ever dreamed of setting sail on a beautiful ship, the wind blowing through your hair? Maybe that dream is a bit far off, but what about bringing a part of it to life right now? Yes, I’m talking about learning how to draw a sailboat. It might not be the same as actually sailing one, but it’s a fun and creative way to bring the nautical vibes into your home. In this ‘how to draw a sailboat’ guide, we’ll help you navigate the artistic waters, guiding you step by step to create your own sailboat masterpiece. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or if you’ve drawn before, this sailboat drawing tutorial is simple enough for anyone to follow.

Step 1: Draw the Hull of the Sailboat

Start by drawing a long, narrow horizontal oval in the middle of your page. This will form the hull or body of the sailboat. It doesn’t need to be perfect – an uneven, slightly pointed oval can give the impression of a boat sitting in water.

Step 2: Draw the Deck of the Sailboat

Next, draw a straight line across the top third of your oval. This line will be the deck of the boat, where people would stand.

Step 3: Draw the Mast of the Sailboat

From the middle of your deck line, draw a vertical line upwards. This will be the mast of your sailboat, which holds the sails. Make sure this line is longer than your boat is tall – real sailboat masts are quite tall!

Step 4: Draw the Sails of the Sailboat

Now, draw two large triangles for the sails. One triangle should be on the right side of the mast, with the longest side of the triangle touching the mast. The other triangle should be on the left side of the mast, again with the longest side of the triangle touching the mast. These are your sails, catching the wind to push your boat forward.

Step 5: Draw the Boom

Underneath the right-hand sail, draw a small horizontal line protruding from the mast. This is the boom, a horizontal pole that extends from the bottom of the mast and controls the shape of the sail.

Step 6: Draw the Sea Underneath the Sailboat

To place your sailboat in a scene, draw wavy horizontal lines beneath your boat for the water. The waves can be small curved lines to give the impression of a calm sea.

Step 7: Finishing Touches and Color Your Sailboat

Finally, you can add any additional details you like – a flag at the top of the mast, birds in the sky, maybe some people on the deck. Then, color your boat. The hull can be any color, though they are often white or blue. The sails are usually white, and the sea can be colored blue.

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FAQs for Drawing a Sailboat

What color is a sailboat.

A sailboat can be of any color, though they are often white, blue, or a combination of both. The sails are usually white or off-white, but they can also feature colorful designs. The color of a sailboat can depend on its design, function, or the owner’s personal preference.

What does a Sailboat look like?

A sailboat has a pointed front, called the bow, and a wider back, called the stern. It has a large vertical pole in the middle, called the mast, which holds up the sails. The sails are typically triangular and are attached to the mast. Underneath, the boat has a hull, which can be flat or rounded.

Who should draw a Sailboat?

Anyone who enjoys drawing or has an interest in boats or nautical themes should try drawing a sailboat. It’s a fun activity for kids, who can learn about shapes and perspective. Adults can also enjoy this as a relaxing pastime or a way to improve their drawing skills.

How can I teach kids to draw a Sailboat easily?

To teach kids to draw a sailboat easily, you can break down the process into simple, manageable steps. Begin by explaining the basic shapes that make up a sailboat, such as triangles for the sails and an oval or rectangle for the hull. You can use a step-by-step guide, like the one above, to help them understand and follow along.

How do you draw a Sailboat for beginners?

Drawing a sailboat for beginners involves starting with basic shapes and lines. You can start by drawing the hull of the boat, then the deck and mast. Next, you add the sails, which are typically triangular, and a small horizontal line for the boom. Finally, add the sea and any additional details you wish. Remember, practice and patience are key when learning to draw.

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• How to Draw a Sailboat: 7 Steps (with Pictures)
• Easy How to Draw a Sailboat Tutorial
• How to Draw A Sailboat – A Step by Step Guide
• How to Draw a Sailboat | A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Kids

You’ve now learned how to draw a sailboat, and you should be very proud of your creative journey. Art is all about expression and practice, so don’t worry if your sailboat isn’t perfect on the first try. The most important thing is that you’ve taken the first step in your drawing journey. Remember to keep this sailboat drawing tutorial handy for the next time you want to draw a sailboat, or if you want to teach someone else.

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Designing your own mini yacht

Discussion in ' Boat Design ' started by Furkan , Nov 24, 2021 .

Furkan Junior Member

Hello all; Greetings from a rainy day, I always had an idea of having my own small pleasure craft, yet which was more important than having it is being able to design it by myself. I do know how yacht builders approach that kind of question and take method along their journey; however, i have no deep knowledge nor experience in deep aspects of detail designing. Gathering ideas on how that boat will be used, what kind of specifications it should hold, under what conditions it will be used and on are not quite difficult and anyone can sketch a draft for them without considering the concerns of naval architecture. Resistance, propulsion, bow and aft form, stability, strength of construction are to be analysed independently. How do we decide the construction and main dimensions for the hull structure and get other datas for decision making in consistence with the discipline of naval architects? Thanks.  

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Furkan said: ↑ Gathering ideas on how that boat will be used, what kind of specifications it should hold, under what conditions it will be used and on are not quite difficult and anyone can sketch a draft for them without considering the concerns of naval architecture. Click to expand...

tlouth7 Senior Member

Furkan said: ↑ Hello all; How do we decide the construction and main dimensions for the hull structure and get other datas for decision making in consistence with the discipline of naval architects? Click to expand...

Kayakmarathon Senior Member

My first choice for yacht design books is "Principals of Yacht Design" by Lars Larsson and Rolf E Eliasson. The math is clearly written so an engineer of any discipline can understand and implement the math in spreadsheets. Generous diagrams and drawings help generalize the math for non-engineers to grasp the main concepts. I would strongly recommend building models out of balsa strips before building a full size boat. It introduces you to building concepts and challenges.  

An alternative book for beginners is this excellent introduction to boat design by John Teale - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Design-Boat-Power-Sailmate/dp/1408152053/ref=sr_1_1  

ExileMoon Junior Member

The structural strength of small boats usually does not need to be considered (mainly controlled by stability rather than strength). The correct result can be obtained by referring to a boat of similar size. The main issues are the following: 1. The material and thickness of the hull plate 2. The spacing of the frame 3. The structural integrity of the entire boat The problems of 1 and 2 are very simple, and there are a lot of ship data for reference. The problem with 3 is mainly a design problem. A good structural engineer can usually easily judge that the design of some places is fragile. Or you can refer to a classic boat of the same type, which is usually reliable. Some references for 1: Plywood is better than aluminum, and aluminum is better than steel. This is mainly due to the material density that causes the thickness of the shell to be different. The stability of a thick sheet is higher than that of a thin sheet. The design of a steel ship is easier to convert to aluminum (because the hull becomes thicker), but the reverse is troublesome. 2 is actually a continuation of 1. Generally speaking, only the structure of the hull plate itself is not enough to produce sufficient stability, and the frame must be added to stabilize the structure of the entire boat. Stability is difficult to calculate accurately, so empirical judgment is generally better and more accurate. In addition, for durability, some extra thickness must be added to the hull to resist corrosion. For corrosion, it is a fixed amount, independent of the size of the boat (this will result in a relatively thin hull of a large ship). In the end, refer to the size of a time-tested boat to determine the structure of your boat will have good results. Give some reference data A 30-foot boat needs 3mm steel plate to build the hull. Aluminum needs 150% of steel plate, which is 4.5mm. Plywood needs 4 times of steel plate, 12mm. This data can be changed up and down in small increments. For example, if you want the boat to be stronger and more durable, you can also consider using 4mm steel plate (the price of this is that the draft of your boat will be deeper and the speed will be slightly slower). There are also some designs that are more extreme. They also use 3mm steel plates on 50-foot boats. The problem of cost will not change much, because the general material cost is less than 10% of the total cost.  

Some books often tell you how to calculate this design. In other words, what they teach you is only: After you design (determine the size), how to calculate whether the size is strong enough or not suitable for use. But it didn't tell you how to determine this size. For example, the mast height of a modern sailing boat is usually 1.5 times the length of the hull. Why is it 1.5 times instead of 1.9 or 1.1 times? Similarly, the width of a typical sailboat is 3 times the length. What is the difference between making it 2 times or 5 times, and what are the disadvantages or advantages? In fact, these attempts are all possible, but the design of the boat is complicated. If you try a different size, the problems you encounter are all new, and too many problems to be solved lead to your design. Progress was slow and ultimately impossible to achieve. So most of the time, some empirical data is used in the design.  

The Q Senior Member

One question... What do describe as a mini yacht? I go on this and another American based forum.. it seems on the other forum to many a mini yacht is 30ft. Whereas this side of the pond a mini yacht is 16 ft..  

fallguy Senior Member

The Q said: ↑ One question... What do describe as a mini yacht? I go on this and another American based forum.. it seems on the other forum to many a mini yacht is 30ft. Whereas this side of the pond a mini yacht is 16 ft.. Click to expand...

If a bucket is acceptable then 16ft is it...  

Will Gilmore Senior Member

This little boat was marketed as a 36 foot yacht. I would say it was any boat you find pleasure in and want to call a yacht.  

Ike Senior Member

Will Gilmore said: ↑ This little boat was marketed as a 36 foot yacht. View attachment 174595 I would say it was any boat you find pleasure in and want to call a yacht. Click to expand...

PsiPhi Newbie

Furkan said: ↑ Hello all; How do we decide the construction and main dimensions for the hull structure and get other datas for decision making in consistence with the discipline of naval architects? Thanks. Click to expand...

darrylrose New Member

Designing your own mini yacht sounds like an exciting project! It's great that you have a clear idea of how you want to use your yacht and what specifications it should have. However, as you mentioned, it can be challenging to navigate the technical aspects of naval architecture and ensure that your yacht is safe, stable and efficient. One option to consider is hiring a naval architect to help you with the design process. They are trained professionals who specialize in designing and analyzing boats and ships for safety, performance and seaworthiness. They can help you understand the technical considerations and ensure that your yacht meets all the necessary safety and design standards. You can also check out https://www.fancyboatsibiza.com/ for more information on boats, yacht design, and other related products.  

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I think that the first question you need to answer, is "why do you want to do it?". A bad design will result is a lot of time and money wasted. It may also capsize or sink and kill you. Good designs are based on experience and historical data. Modifying an existing design could be a better route. In fact, it would be really rare for a designer to start from zero. Designs are normally based on previous ones.  

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How did the superyacht Bayesian sink? Experts say weather was just one factor

Divers searching for 6 missing people locate 5 bodies inside wrecked yacht's hull.

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A complicated search effort is underway deep beneath the surface of the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Italy, where a superyacht sank early Monday during a fierce storm. 

Dive crews are attempting to enter the wreck of the Bayesian, a 56-metre long British-flagged luxury vessel, which is sitting in some 50 metres of water near the Sicilian fishing village of Porticello.

Fifteen of the 22 passengers and crew members on board were rescued. Divers searching for six people considered missing, including British businessman Mike Lynch, located five bodies inside the yacht's hull on Wednesday, and retrieved four of them from the water.

Searchers previously recovered the body of Recaldo Thomas, the ship's Canadian-Antiguan cook, in the water not far from where the Bayesian sank.  

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Questions have emerged about why a boat designed to handle severe weather sank so rapidly and whether or not some of its features could've been a factor in its demise. Maritime experts say investigations may, in time, reveal what led to the disaster.

"There needs to be an investigation as to why this happened, what went wrong and, you know, how to prevent it in the future cases," said Simon Boxall, an oceanographer and senior lecturer at the University of Southampton in England.

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How did the bayesian sink so quickly.

Grainy footage from closed-circuit cameras on the shore broadcast on the website of the Giornale di Sicilia newspaper showed the Bayesian's majestic mast just before it disappeared. 

Karsten Borner, captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, which rescued the survivors who managed to get into a lifeboat, told The Associated Press he was close enough to be able to see the Bayesian as the storm came in.

"A moment later, she was gone," he said.

The survivors told the rescuers they went flat on the water "and were sunk in two minutes."

Boxall said vessels rely on being able to steer and navigate stormy seas, but the Bayesian was anchored and stationary, which likely made it more vulnerable to the storm and, potentially, a waterspout , or mini tornado that creates a whirlwind over the surface of the sea. 

He said it was also dark, meaning "you wouldn't see this sort of very unique event coming towards you."

CCTV footage shows yacht Bayesian as deadly storm strikes

"It's a freak of nature," Boxall said. "I think the fact that so many have survived, so far, is probably a miracle."

Tom Sharpe, a retired Royal Navy commander and defence commentator, told CBC News the weather was likely not the only issue.

He says it's rare that a weather event like this takes down a boat. 

"There's nearly always a sequence [of events]," he said in an interview from Guildford, England, explaining that everything from safety protocols to the culture on board the vessel needs to be taken into account. 

Was the boat's design part of the problem?

The Bayesian was built in 2008 by Italian luxury yacht maker Perini Navi.

Andrea Ratti, a nautical design professor at Milan Polytechnic, told Reuters that a boat the size of the Bayesian could only sink so rapidly by taking on a huge amount of water. 

He suggested that one or more portholes, windows or other openings may have been broken or smashed open by the waterspout, letting in water. There has also been media speculation that a major hatch might have been inadvertently left open.

Reports have also highlighted that the Bayesian featured a 72-metre mast — one of the tallest in the world. 

Ratti said an unusually tall mast is not by itself an element of vulnerability in a storm. 

A second expert, structural engineer Filippo Mattioni, was also skeptical about the suggestion the boat may have sunk due to a broken mast, which likely would have caused major damage smashing against the hull.

Fire department diver Marco Tilotta told the newspaper Il Messaggero that the wreck was "apparently intact," with "no gashes, no signs of impact." However, only half of the hull is visible to divers.

The Bayesian also had a retractable keel — the fin-like structure under the hull that helps stabilize boats and acts as a counterweight to the mast. 

Both Ratti and Mattioni wondered if the yacht had been anchored with the keel up, reducing the vessel's depth under water and making it less stable. Ratti said strong winds might have caused the boat to start oscillating wildly, "like a pendulum," putting exceptional strain on the mast.

Sharpe pointed out that a mast the size of the Bayesian's is designed for a massive sail, and without that sail raised and catching the wind, the gusts likely would've had a negligible impact on the aluminum pole.

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He instead suggested the anchor may have played a pivotal role.

"My kind of working assumption is that she was probably a bit further in at anchor, and it's very likely, in these sort of conditions, that her anchor dragged," he said. 

In such a situation, he said, a crew is better off steering toward the anchor to stabilize the vessel or raising the anchor and heading out to sea to ride out the storm.

"They might have got caught in that middle ground where they're not on a particularly good anchorage, but the anchor is now controlling the bow of the ship."

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What caused the extreme weather.

Although Sharpe says the weather is unlikely the sole cause of the sinking, he notes the Mediterranean isn't the calm sea often pictured in travel brochures. 

"It can get pretty nasty," he said.

The type of storm that struck Monday is fuelled by warm water and the Mediterranean is warmer than ever, said Boxall, noting there's been about a three and a half degree increase in the 20-year average temperature.

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Climatologists say global warming is making such violent and unexpected tempests more frequent. 

Luca Mercalli, president of Italy's meteorological society, said the sea surface temperature around Sicily in the days leading up to the shipwreck was about 30 C. 

"This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms," he told Reuters.

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