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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Keel / Centerboard
From: Will Parker (whildenp@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sat Sep 09 2000 - 07:56:44 EDT
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I have a 1969 Irwin 31, CCA design, Keel/CB. because of the continueing
maintenance problems with the board, including but not limited to the ones
you mentioned. I glassed in the trunk and am very happy with the boat. Of
course I am not racing it. Undoubtedly I have lost some performance to
weather, which is the only time a CB is really used anyway. but not being
a racer, it is hardly noticable. Moreover, it is possible to deepen the
keel somewhat be adding glass to the bottom, and still maintain your shoal
draft.
I cruise the boat the the Bahamas frequently and I find that the 3' 4" draft
is perfect and it still sails just fine.
Good luck and good sailing.
Will Parker
"Jambalaya"
----- Original Message -----
From: Rik Dove <sybe@XXX.XXX>
To: World Cruising One List <worldcruising@XXX.XXX>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 7:08 PM
Subject: [worldcruising] Keel / Centerboard
>
> I'm also interested in hearing about the Dufour (re: George Carpenter's
> inquiry). I'm preparing to buy my first offshore boat and it is one of
> the boats that has made my short list.
> I have another inquiry regarding Keel / Centerboard configurations. It
> sounds like a good compromise between having a deep keel for offshore
> work, as well as a shoal draft option for gunkholeing. However a friend
> brought up the concern that the centerboard retract slot might become
> fouled with growth, barnacles, weed, etc. which might cause the
> centerboard to jam, or to not retract at all. Does anyone have any
> comments? Are these designs prone to this type of problem, and how
> difficult is it to keep them clean?
>
> Cheers!
> Rik
>
>
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