[C320-list] Cracking in sump area and the Wing Keel debate (again)

[T. Scott Thompson]

True or apparent?  I routinely get to 30 degrees apparent with the wing 
keel.  But wind angle is only part of the equation in making this 
comparison.  I imagine the fin keel develops more lift and thus has less 
leeway.  It probably has a slightly higher righting moment, which also 
would improve VMG by letting you carry somewhat more sail without 
excessive heeling.  There's no question that the fin keel will perform 
better upwind... until you hit water that's less than six feet deep.  
That's a lot of the sailing ground around the Chesapeake.

Robert Perrin wrote:
>  > Jeffrey Hare wrote [inter alia]:
>
>> .......... The boat sails well and after
>> some headstay turnbuckle adjustments I can point about as well as I'd
>> expect.  ~45 degrees.
>
> 45 degrees?   That' s practically a beam reach down here.............
>