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Keel on a bertram
Posted: Sep 12th, '10, 16:08
by martinciarpella
I know there is goin to be some backlash on this one but what are the benefits of adding a keel to a 31?
What would the disadvantages be?
Anyone kicked this idea around?
Posted: Sep 12th, '10, 16:18
by CaptPatrick
what are the benefits of adding a keel to a 31?
Absolutely and unequivocally, NONE...
What would the disadvantages be?
Excessive and unwanted drag, (loss of speed), and detrimental to following sea keeping abilities.
Anyone kicked this idea around?
Off a cliff?
Posted: Sep 12th, '10, 16:19
by Brewster Minton
That covers that.
Posted: Sep 12th, '10, 19:05
by randall
i know one boat that has one. he has a tall and very heavy tower and a fold up stick pulpit to boot.
Posted: Sep 12th, '10, 19:23
by Carl
Only benefit I can think of is you'll add a little prop protection. I'd rather be careful