To bilge keel or not to.

[John_Silver]

Shallow draft in itself, without the ability to reliably dry out, does not seem to be that much of a benefit when the tidal range is 5 metres.

That's when you need one of these

 

[B27]

That's when you need one of these

It's not very pretty and it seems to have turned the water a funny brown colour.

 

[Supertramp]

Shallow draft in itself, without the ability to reliably dry out, does not seem to be that much of a benefit when the tidal range is 5 metres.

Significant benefit if your berth is restricted in access by tide range. I could have better sailing performance but 2 hours less sailing per tide.

I need those 2 hours because I don't sail to windward well.....