also, after going out with eric, the db sure invades the cabin...and all
that cable and stuff to catch your face on....i like having the keel swing
myself.
Ken Silverman
On Fri, 17 Dec 1999 hlg@pacbell.net wrote:
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> Another disadvantage is the high center of gravity when the P19's keel is
> raised. The P19 will turn turtle if someone tries to sail with the keel up,
> but I've only heard of one instance where that happened. Everything is a
> tradeoff.
>
> Harry Gordon
> P14 #234, Manatee
> Mountain View, CA
>
> >As a current owner of a swing-keeled Catalina 22, I find your desire for a
> >swing keel interesting. I am looking to sell my 22 and buy a P19. One of
> >the main reasons I want a P19 is the centerboard approach which is better
> >for saltwater (no cables / pivots underwater), eliminates slot drag, and
> >most importantly allows for the awesome 6" draft compared to 20" on my 22
> >(launching ease, beachability). My current understanding is that the only
> >disadvantage is potential damage with hard grounding and perhaps some cabin
> >inconvenience. That being said, I have never sailed, touched, or even seen
> >a Potter in person.
> >
> >Todd Lamb
>
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