Need Swing Keel X-Section Templates

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Gary

Does any one know where I can get a set of swing keel X-section templates? I suppose I can always go to a dealer and take transfer off of a new boat. Are the swing keels on the MkII the same as the earlier ones?
 
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Gary Bordeaux

Keels

I have a fin keel C22. When I faired my keel I generated and plotted my own profile using a NACA 0012 profile. A swing keel uses a shorter chord and I don't know the max thickness so recommending a profile without those parameters is impossible. The MK11 keel is SS reinforced fiberglass and lead. It is possible to retrofit but they cost almost $1000. If you just want to fair your existing keel I can give you some pointers. C22's have a horrible keel shape regardless of which keel you have. Your boat will sail faster and point higher if the keel is faired.
 
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Raul

CD video

Gary, Catalina Direct has a swing keel video that comes with a template for fairing the swing keel to a more efficient shape.
 
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