Twin-Keels for Cruising?

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by Capn Jimbo

There is a world of difference between the earliest bilge keels and those that followed as the twin keels were refined.

Indeed, two years ago I spent a week sailing in company with a friend with a Westerly Longbow (Fin keel). We were both single handed and both boats in a similar condition with newish Genoas. However, I seemed to have at least 1/2 knot speed advantage which meant slowing down every so often so he could catch up.

In a blind fold test I think you would be pushed to tell the difference.

[john61ct]

I love it when ancient but still relevant threads get revivified.

[yvest]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Almost certainly an RM from France, made of plywood but you wouldn't know even standing on board then finish is that good.

Love this photo, who needs a Rocna when you can just park a twin keeled yacht

RM YACHTS | Accueil

Lerouge is also desgining some cool twin keels (no production boats though), like for instance :



from :
http://erik.lerouge.pagesperso-orang...o/haka122e.jpg