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77Gypsy
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Initially Posted - 07/15/2003 :  18:31:44  Show Profile
i was wondering if there is any difference between the fin keel and wing keel in preformance. i obviously know the wing allows for more shallow waters, but does the fin have any advantages over the wing?

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Response Posted - 07/15/2003 :  18:43:40  Show Profile
Better performance upwind with a fin. They point closer to the wind.

John Matsche 1985 TR/FK #5171
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/15/2003 :  20:41:25  Show Profile
I'm guessing that the fin keel is a little quicker on the tacks too.

Longer keel = more longitudinal stability,
but you pay for it by losing some time in the turns.

(Above is based on logic rather than direct experience with them)



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Response Posted - 07/15/2003 :  21:04:51  Show Profile
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Longer keel = more longitudinal stability<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

The fin is also a little heavier.

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