[C320-list] Rudder Depth/wing keel

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Interesting. I recently posed a similar question, but have not heard back. In the process of ordering our new keel I discovered that the current spec for the rudder for wing keel models is 48” and 51-3/4” for fin keel models. However, our wing keel model came with the 51-3/4” rudder. An earlier post reported that the shorter keel from the C-310 was used on the C-320, but the rudder was not changed. If true, a big if, it would explain the pictures posted about that time and my keel. I will post whatever reliable information that I discover.






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From: Kaare Wold
Sent: ‎Thursday‎, ‎July‎ ‎23‎, ‎2015 ‎9‎:‎51‎ ‎PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com





Skippers, there have been occasional threads on the concerns of the rudder extending deeper than the WING keel.
I posted this question to Mr. Gerry Douglas expressing my concern on the rudder "appearing" to be deeper than the keel.  FYI.......Allow me to share his exact words responding.

  Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wold, 
The rudder on your 320 may appear longer than the wing keel, but it is not when the depth of the keel is measured from the center bottom of the keel. If you have concerns or your boat is trimmed down by the stern and is a potential problem for you , 2-3" inches could be trimmed from the bottom of the rudder with no negative effects.
Regards, Gerry Douglas

Thought his explanation may be of interest to some of us owners coming from the designer himself.
Kaare & Mary Wold
Sheet Music  #945