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by GHM
Thu March 10th, 2011, 10:16 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Performance of golden hind without bilge keels ?
Replies: 5
Views: 29731

Re: Performance of golden hind without bilge keels ?

Hi. I've just copied & pasted my answer to the same question elsewhere. Excuse the laziness! I've met several owners who were enthustiastic about removing the bilge keels, especially a couple of Americans (?). Having built 6 GH31s and a GH26 I've occasionally been asked for my opinion re the "improv...
by GHM
Thu March 10th, 2011, 10:03 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: removing my bilge keels for improved windward performance
Replies: 6
Views: 36036

Re: removing my bilge keels for improved windward performanc

I've met several owners who were enthustiastic about removing the bilge keels, especially a couple of Americans (?). Having built 6 GH31s and a GH26 I've occasionally been asked for my opinion re the "improvement" in the performance of the GH31. I have always pointed out that the keels weigh 330kg a...