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fin keel [′fin ‚kēl] (naval architecture) A metal plate or thin fairing attached to the keel of sailing craft to give resistance to lateral motion, and frequently having a cigar-shaped lead bulb at the bottom to give transverse stability. Also known as ballast fin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is unique in that it combines the distinctive shear, highly cambered roach roof and nearly plumb bow and stem of a Cape Codstyled catboat with a moderate-aspect-ratio fin keel, low wetted surface and a partially balanced spade rudder below the waterline. It has an ultrawide beam, 200 liters of moveable water ballast, twin rudders and a long fin keel with bulb. The overall length of the Catalina 42 is 41'-10", beam is 13'-10", draft is 4'-10" with a wing keel, and 6' with fin keel. |
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