WATER TIGHT COLLISION BULKHEAD-- FOR EXTRA PROTECTION IN CASE OF COLLISION, NOTHING BEATS THIS BULKHEAD.

      Although not a common occurrence, collisions with submerged or floating objects are not unheard of. Caliber believes that any serious offshore yacht should have additional protection in case of this event. So a Water Tight Collision Bulkhead (Pocket on 35 model) is heavily taped in place. In case of damage to the bow, this bulkhead may help keep seawater confined to the area forward of this partition. It’s one of the most significant features that make a Caliber ready for serious offshore cruising.

Water Tight Collision Bulkhead

From “Safety Preparations for Cruising” by Jeremy R. Hood
              “The most likely cause for a vessel to sink is a collision, and the most likely area on the boat to be damaged is the bow. For this reason, many serious ocean-cruising yachts are built with a watertight bulkhead toward the bow. ”
From “Defining the Offshore Vessel” by Ocean Voyager magazine
               “Since damage and holing to sailboats most often occur in forward areas, resulting often from collisions with submerged or floating objects, a forward collision bulkhead is a good feature. [...] manufacturers of some fiberglass vessels are also beginning to mold in watertight bulkheads. This may be one of the most significant factors in what makes a vessel ready for an open-sea voyage for modern seafarers.”