Same stability for deep and shallow draft???

[GTom]

Wow, do still builders use concrete ballasts? With 2.4t/m3 that almost floats, I was thinking about getting lead instead of the usual iron (more for corrosion reasons than racing performance though)...

[s/v Jedi]

Originally Posted by GTom

Wow, do still builders use concrete ballasts? With 2.4t/m3 that almost floats, I was thinking about getting lead instead of the usual iron (more for corrosion reasons than racing performance though)...

Getting old, this Jedi is... I don't know if they still do this, but I sailed one with concrete ballast for 17 years

[deluxe68]

Originally Posted by s/v Jedi

Getting old, this Jedi is... I don't know if they still do this, but I sailed one with concrete ballast for 17 years

Island Packet was the only one that I know of who recently used concrete in their keels.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by GTom

Thanks! Just figured the same for Jeanneau-s. What is the advantage of the deep draft then/why are people reporting deep-versions to be more reliable?

Personally I prefer the shallow long fin to the deep fin.. but then I don't race just want a boat that does what I ask it to..