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Default shallow draft pleasure - 7-21-07

"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:24:44 -0400, "Scout"
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http://sports.webshots.com/photo/270...97509592vRcQCV



Lookin good Scout!

Hey, have you tried to motor with the RK all the way up? Is your
steering control OK?

Frank


Thanks Frank!
Yes, I have motored with the RK fully retracted. It responds much better
with the keel down even just a few inches (which is what Nick Hake told me
to expect). I often leave my slip with the keel mostly retracted even
though my slip depth is 23 feet. I haven't had too much trouble with tight
maneuvering.
I have to tell you we really like this boat but would like the 6'5" head
room of the 32RK; we are already considering putting the 26 up for sale and
going for it.
Scout