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Bill Parks
I have a Catalina 30 with a fin keel. I am considering moving up to a 36 within the next year or so. Could someone discuss the relative differnces in stability and sailing characteristics (e.g., speed, pointing, etc.) between the 36 with the fin and with the shoal keels? Having had a lot experience with the 5'3" kin on my 30, I think I can live with the obvious disadvantages of sailing a fin in the shallow waters of the Chesapeake if there are significant advantages otherwise.