I realize this is an opinion question, but I am new to the 240 and it's getting close to launch time!
I am in a marina for the summer and I was wondering about leaving the swing keel up or down while the boat is docked? I sail most weekends, but I may only get to the marina mid week a few times per season. This means she is bobbing around at the dock most of the time.
I know the keel is not weighted (ballast weight anyway!) but I don't know about wear and tear on the system to raise and lower it all the time, or to have the keel just hanging around under there.
Do you think it's better to pull up the keel, or leave it down when docked?
Thoughts!
I am in a marina for the summer and I was wondering about leaving the swing keel up or down while the boat is docked? I sail most weekends, but I may only get to the marina mid week a few times per season. This means she is bobbing around at the dock most of the time.
I know the keel is not weighted (ballast weight anyway!) but I don't know about wear and tear on the system to raise and lower it all the time, or to have the keel just hanging around under there.
Do you think it's better to pull up the keel, or leave it down when docked?
Thoughts!