F-32 Keel Modifications

Larrys78 · Post by **Larrys78** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:15 pm

Just wondering if anyone has expermented with removing portions of the keel on an F-32? My though is maybe the the boat wouldnt wallow so much in following sea's if the keel was less drastic. I'm thinking it acts like a rudder and push the boat into a turn.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:50 am

Actually the low deadrise in the rear-( 5 degrees) is a main contributor along with the beam to length ratio on this model for it's handling in a following sea.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:35 am

I was considering extending my keel depth to increase stability, more trawlerish. Is that a word?