[C320-list] fin vs. wing keel

[Andrew Santangelo]

Rick,

The fin keel boats are actually lighter than the wing keel version by about 400 lbs.  For our downwind performance we went with a hydraulic backstay - this helped greatly.

Of course don't forget a folding prop.  We use an Autoprop.

Best Regards,
Andrew


C320
"Dawn Treader"
#333
San Francisco


On Nov 7, 2011, at 2:11 PM, Rick Evans wrote:

> Just going to quickly chime in.
> 
> I have one of the few 6'3" Fin keels on the East coast especially in the
> western LI sound.
> 
> I have raced against the Wing keel. My boat points about 5 to 10 degrees
> higher and is much faster up wind. Down wind the Wing Keel Often caught me,
> I believe due to less wetted area and a slight weight advantage.
> 
> As anything in any boat there are pros and cons weigh them and you have
> your answer.
> 
> I bought my wing for a few reasons:
> 
>   1. I got it way under market value I believe a major factor was because
>   the Fin keel is less desirable in my area
>   2. I race my boat more than I cruise and she is a rocket ship up wind. I
>   am still playing with every single trick to get her to move down wind.
>   3. Racing was more important than cruising.
> 
> In short if I had no intention of racing I would probably have gone with a
> wing keel.
> 
> Rick
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