Podcast: Naval Architect Discusses Bayesian Yacht Sinking

The sinking of the 160-foot Perini Navi Bayesian has taken the world by storm and that makes sense, the story seems to have it all: Tragedy, a superyacht, a billionaire, a freak weather event, conspiracy theories, intrigue. What stood out to us as we read the reporting on this yacht sinking was just how many apparent falsehoods were being reported and how misunderstood the yacht industry is. While there is still so much unknown about the Bayesian sinking we knew that some of these falsehoods needed to be addressed, which brings us to today’s guest, world renowned yacht designer and naval architect, Bill Prince who also happens to be a friend and an exceptionally popular Power & Motoryacht columnist. He helps us to separate fact from fiction.

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