Nutsy,
Our wing has 19% more wetted surface than the standard 6 foot keel. It's
also less hydrodynamic dead downwind. Some 35s5's owners have fared the
wing to improve this weakness with good results. I can give you
a-----------

That wetted surface can be made to work for you. I had my wing set to
point slightly downward, so the when she heeled the pitch of the wing
would counter-act any leeway.

With the Sails set as I explained. I would the crew in the cockpit to
get a parallel set of the wing with water surface. This with the airflow
shape of the wing would give me enough (or more) lift, depending on the
flow to over-come the wetted area.

Next time you have her on the hard check that alignment. I'm sure other
have thought of this as well as me. In the mean time check speed and
crew placement. Your wing keel will match a deep fin without a problem.

Remember that the Aussies passed O'Connor on the down wind leg in the
Am. Cup.

Just learn to sail it. It's a great keel. At least mine was.




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