Lorne, If it's in good shape, buy the boat. The foils on the keel and wing are optimized for lift to drag ratio at hull speeds. The boat sails well at four degrees incidence angle and you can feel yourself being lifted to weather on as beat. The winglets are mounted well above the foot of the keel so you won't increase your draft by heeling. Boat flies at 18 degrees heel, steering by the main with rudder (helm) setting the incidence angle.
Allen Miles S/v Septima 30-2 167 Hampton, VA From: Lorne Serpa via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:46 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Lorne Serpa Subject: Stus-List Wing Keel Lift? So, working on buying my 1st sailboat greater than 15'. It's a 1988 30MkII. It has a wing keel. I read somewhere that a wing keel generates some lift. So.... Does a wing keel create lift? Should I have more heavy stuff at the back of the boat for increased angle of attack on the keel? Or.. don't be silly.. its a 8,000lb boat going 5 knots. It does nothing. Lorne -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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