[C320-list] Wing vs deep keel

[Chris Burti]

I feel the need to add a couple of things.

1. While the fin points better than the wing, it is really not a significant
difference for cruising.
2. At least on our mud and sand bottoms in Eastern NC, getting unstuck has
not been problem even for someone like me that can't keep paint on the wing
or the bottom of the rudder. I probably could not keep a fin version in my
slip and get out and back in consistantly.

On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net>wrote:

> Good choice. But the keel depends on where you sail and the kind of sailing
> you do. There was an interesting
> exchange in the last couple of days on list. The boat will track better
> with a deep keel. It will be easier to get
> unstuck when you run aground. Probably better for racing too. But others
> will probably talk about that. If you
> want to explore shallow water, then the wing may be better. Others will say
> that is what a dingy is for.
> But I'd say you can go for miles in five ft of water with a wing.
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> There are at least two boats for sale here on the list. Mine may be next
> but I am waiting until the end of the year. If I have a good season, it may
> be another year. hehehhee
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> Best of luck
> Paul
> Affinity 657
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> From: "wflowe2 at netscape.net" <wflowe2 at netscape.net>
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:14:59 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Wing vs deep keel
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> I'm going to buy a 320 and would be interested in thoughts on wing vs.deep
> keel boats, not only for performance but also re-sale considerations.
> Thanx
> Bill
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Chris Burti Farmville, NC