Another Keel Failure

[Rick D]

This article in another forum concerning a keel failure on a pretty new boat is interesting if still non-conclusive. Don't think I'm stepping on any copyright issues here:
http://wavetrain.net/news-a-views/7...ilure-what-really-happened-to-polina-star-iii

 

[justsomeguy]

Wow, an Oyster. Reputations are hard-won.

 

[Gunni]

The author seems to want to draw similarities between this an Cheeki Raffiki, the Beneteau First that turtled. Well yes, they both lost their keel...but this is a stub keel with it's own unique physical weaknesses and the modes of failure were completely unrelated.

 

[justsomeguy]

From the company.

http://www.oysteryachts.com/breakin...Polina-Star-III-Southampton-08-December-2015/

 

[njlarry]

Could just be a false perception, but most of the reports on keel loss seem to be regarding new high tech machines vs older "good old boats" that greatly outnumber the latest tech racing machines.
Worry wart that I am, I check my keel attachment every year but I have only ever read of one low tech cruiser ever losing a keel.

 

[Rick D]

From the company.

http://www.oysteryachts.com/breakin...Polina-Star-III-Southampton-08-December-2015/

Wow! How refreshing! Nice job on their part moving quickly and openly despite all the legal and forensic issues pending.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Rick;
I used to be an insurance investigator after being an adjuster. For that company to move that quickly and say what they did despite the legal issues, it shows their concerns not only for the boats but the sailors as well. That is why they have a good reputation. I wish all American companies would step up to the plate when things like that happens which would be a better world.