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fin keel
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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.


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She is very well mannered in conditions that would give fits to the helmsmen of modem boats with high aspect fin keels and spade rudders.
 
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