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Fin keel VS Wing keel

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pwhallon
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Initially Posted - 06/03/2003 : 10:56:37

Hi Gang,

As I continue to NOT sell my powerboat <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>,
I dream of sailing again one fine day.

Wing keels are hard to find. Fin keels are plentiful but in very different stages of condition.

Condition is more important to me than the fin or wing keel setup.

BUT. Have any of you sailed a wing and a fin boat<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

I would like to hear your opinions of their sailing similarities and differences.

Thanks,

Paul

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 06/03/2003 : 12:51:25

The fin is all around faster. The wing is better for shalow waters. I have sailed both. Wing is better downwind

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
Tacoma Wa.

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pwhallon
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Response Posted - 06/03/2003 : 13:53:07

Hi Doug&Ruth,

Is the fin keel boat stiffer than the wing?

Thanks,

Paul

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/03/2003 : 14:03:17

I haven't sailed a wing, only my own fin, but I would have to assume that the fin is stiffer because of the increased ballast and depth of the fin keel.

<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>Don Lucier<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>
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North Star SR/FK

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Dave B
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Response Posted - 06/03/2003 : 22:29:40

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Is the fin keel boat stiffer than the wing?
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Based only on looking at a C-25 WK on stands close to my fin, I'd guess that the difference is slight. There's a lot of mass concentrated down at the wing, even though it's on a shorter lever. I'd say the key is how important 14" less draft (2'10" vs. 4') is and whether you plan to trailer the boat. Just on the basis of resalability, the wing may be worth the search.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT

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