gunnarsilins
New member
I’m looking for a shallow draft boat, less than 11 metres and less than 1,5 meters draft capable taking the ground when cruising. The boat must be able doing offshore cruising and our budget is less than £ 45-50k.
A swing keel Southerly 105 is high on the list but there might be others, like bilge keelers or long/long fin keelers with beaching legs, (any suggestions of boats are appreciated).
What is the opinion from you ”tidal people” about which keel type to prefer when cruising and wanting to to take the ground now and then?
Of course the spot where to dry out will be chosen with caution. But it’s not realistic to always have a look at low water prior grounding, so minor obstructions or un-evenesses must be expected as well as some bumping if choppy. Will a bilge keeler whitstand this sort of abuse better than a Southerly with its grounding plate. Or what about legs?
Regards
Gunnar
Stockholm
A swing keel Southerly 105 is high on the list but there might be others, like bilge keelers or long/long fin keelers with beaching legs, (any suggestions of boats are appreciated).
What is the opinion from you ”tidal people” about which keel type to prefer when cruising and wanting to to take the ground now and then?
Of course the spot where to dry out will be chosen with caution. But it’s not realistic to always have a look at low water prior grounding, so minor obstructions or un-evenesses must be expected as well as some bumping if choppy. Will a bilge keeler whitstand this sort of abuse better than a Southerly with its grounding plate. Or what about legs?
Regards
Gunnar
Stockholm