Keel on a bertram

martinciarpella · Post by **martinciarpella** » Sep 12th, '10, 16:08

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?

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Sep 12th, '10, 16:18

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?

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Sep 12th, '10, 16:19

That covers that.

randall · Post by **randall** » Sep 12th, '10, 19:05

i know one boat that has one. he has a tall and very heavy tower and a fold up stick pulpit to boot.

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Sep 12th, '10, 19:23

Only benefit I can think of is you'll add a little prop protection. I'd rather be careful

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