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Hello, would like to know the difference between a WB with centerboard and a boat with swing keel.. A swing keel boat does not have water ballast? Is the keel heavier than a centerboard? Sailing wise whats better?
Swing keel is much heavier than a centerboard, and has no water ballast.
Rick S., Swarthmore, PA PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor) New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)
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