"sue sanchez" wrote in message
om...
There's an 18 foot sailboat I am interested in buying but it has a
fixed keel of about 3.5 feet. I've only had boats with a swing keel.

Can a boat with a fixed keel like this be LAUNCHED from the trailer or
does it require a crane to sling it into and out of the water?

I could have a trailer built for this boat.

Thank in advance for your kind help.

sue

Lots of boats...like the Catalina 18 can be launched from a trailer, but
they usually have a 'shoal' keel maybe 2.5 feet draft.
Might be doable if the launch ramp is long & deep & you have a tongue
extension for the trailer.
Try to find out if the boat manufacturer has an owners group. They are
usually the best source of info for any particular boat.