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→Safety in Design Avoids Disasters
Safety in design is an important aspect of [[DisasterAvoidance|avoiding disasters]].
Developing a specification for a boat has complex inter-related design issues. These must be resolved with safety and performance uppermost. Resolution should be based on [[:Category:Systems|robust systems ]] to mitigate risks, and provide contingency fall backs and the capability to recover from disasters. These systems should be loosely, not tightly, coupled.
At the outset, you must understand your main design goal – the intended use of your boat in a safe and effective manner – and price/performance range. The overall design and finish should conform to tradition (e.g., wood interiors), a reasonable degree of luxury and practicality (e.g., non-slip deck instead of high-maintenance teak), innovation, and provide a robust set of mechanical systems.