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wowlsj
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Initially Posted - 02/13/2004 :  08:48:44  Show Profile
I'm considering a 250 wing keel purchase. I'll mainly keep it on the trailer and launch from various ramps in the Maryland Bay and rivers area. Anyone have any opinion on the ease of launching the wing keel version?
What is the 250 wing keel's waterline to ground measure?
Thanks in advance.
larry jenkins
upper marlboro, md
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/13/2004 :  11:12:03  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by wowlsj</i>
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Dude, buy it. You will develop a technique that works for you.
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jmorrical
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Response Posted - 02/13/2004 :  17:58:20  Show Profile
Larry,

Do a SEARCH of the archives for information. There has been lots of discussion on the Forum over the last two years about this subject. I have a 250 WK with trailer, but can not launch and recover on my inland lake's steep, wet ramps with my light duty 2WD pick up truck. I think I would easly accomplish it with 4WD. I hire the marina tractor to rope launch. Check Technical Tips below for one solution.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech250/fortu.html
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 02/14/2004 :  20:55:53  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
I sail the Chesapeake, and have used several east shore ramps. An extra foot-and-a-half of draft would cut the number of ramps I've used from four to one, and that one at high tide only, a brand new wide deep concrete one in Rock Hall. So, if you don't mind a limited number of ramps, and cetain times of day to do it, and a strap launching routine, go wing. (Make sure you have an adequate rig to pull it.) If you want flexibility of ramp choice, and want to use "only" a tongue extender for most times of day...go WB.

Oscar, in Jacksonville, making bu's
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wowlsj
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Response Posted - 02/15/2004 :  19:28:46  Show Profile
Oscar, Jim' link on the wing keel rope launch technique was informative, but it does make me wonder if limiting my ramp options would be worth it.
The reason I'm considering the wk vs the wb is in consideration of the stability issue.
Should it be something to worry about?
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 02/17/2004 :  21:59:27  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
Although I have not sailed the wing, I suspect the stability issue is academic. The only issue I had with the WB was the lack of rudder control, and the subsequent rounding up, in moderate (20-40kts) winds. I have since resolved this by obtaining a larger first gen. beaching rudder. The longer third gen rudder which comes with the WK (do a search for endless discussion on the subject) is also a very adequate solution to the problem on the WB for those of us that need the extra control.

As far as stability is concerned, the WB is a solid boat. The motion is pleasant and predictable, and the boat is relatively "dry". I've had it out on the Bay in 4-5 foot waves and found the ride not unlike the C-30 I used to own.

Oscar
250WB#618 Lady Kay on the Chesapeake
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