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fin keel n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) a projection from the keel of a vessel to give it additional stability ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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It is unique in that it combines the distinctive shear, highly cambered roach roof and nearly plumb bow and stem of a Cape Codstyled catboat with a moderate-aspect-ratio fin keel, low wetted surface and a partially balanced spade rudder below the waterline. It has an ultrawide beam, 200 liters of moveable water ballast, twin rudders and a long fin keel with bulb. The overall length of the Catalina 42 is 41'-10", beam is 13'-10", draft is 4'-10" with a wing keel, and 6' with fin keel. |
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