cj! 19 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I've been looking at Shoalcraft but wondering what other shallow draft yachts with a swing or retractable keel or a centreboard are around with a length in the 9m to 11m range? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 398 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Lotus 9.2 Bilge keel will outsail a shoalcraft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Noelex 30 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 a multi! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 there were a couple of Jim Young 10 & 11m centreboarders. Further back in time was Birdsall's Magic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cj! 19 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions. I have come across a Birdsall with a centreboard. Would love a multi but probably further down the track. Had kind of dismissed twin and bilge keels but I've realised it is a bias I picked up when I was young and really I should have another look as there is some sense to them too. Should add I'm looking at it more for cruising, including single or short handed so not race focused or too tender when it blows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Can't beat a quality Birdsall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I did a squadron weekend once on Contour of Cuthill, it had a centreboard. Fun times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 The ultimate centreboard cruiser was Charlie McKenzie's Pizzazz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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