Mr B
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Hi just wondering with a southerly boat 42 foot in the Mariner would you leave the key up or down thank you Andrew
Just bought an Ovni and that's what I was advised. Down on a swinging mooring though so it aligns with other boats.On a lift keeler I used to raise it when leaving the boat for extended periods. I made the assumption that it would reduce fouling on it.
Always keel up when berthed - it is absolutely evident on the annual lift out that half the keel is really clean and only light fouling on the remainder as it has been 'in the dark'.Hi just wondering with a southerly boat 42 foot in the Mariner would you leave the key up or down thank you Andrew
The Southerly keel is best lifted, locked in place and lowered onto the pin, if it is to be left for any length of time, because . . .Hi just wondering with a southerly boat 42 foot in the Mariner would you leave the key up or down thank you Andrew