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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-08-2013, 17:02

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Discussion. Help me understand more in depth...clr! looks can be deceiving

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Posted By Paul L

Re: Discussion. Help me understand more in depth...clr! looks can be deceiving

Right, but on a boat like my old J, I could crack off 5 degs, pickup speed, get a comortable ride and still be pointing higher than a close hauled full keel boat. Different strokes for different...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-08-2013, 14:55

Replies: 33

Discussion. Help me understand more in depth...clr! looks can be deceiving

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Posted By Paul L

Re: Discussion. Help me understand more in depth...clr! looks can be deceiving

Of course it depends on ...... It even depends on how you measure it. Sheet in really tight can make the bow point closer to the wind -- while the keel slips sideways and makes the true course worse.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-08-2013, 14:02

Replies: 33

Discussion. Help me understand more in depth...clr! looks can be deceiving

Views: 4,158

Posted By Paul L

Re: Discussion. Help me understand more in depth...clr! looks can be deceiving

The simple answer is no. A full keel may track better, i.e. stay in a straight line, better, but it won't point as high as foiled fin keel.

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