On Sun, 23 May 2004 15:14:41 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Apart from Southerlys, are there any other 'noted' swing or lift keel
makers?
Just scouting around for a long voyage retirement boat. (read = dreaming at
this stage)
thanks

Do you really want a swing or lift keel for a 'long voyage'? Where's
this voyage likely to take you?

"Mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 15:14:41 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Apart from Southerlys, are there any other 'noted' swing or lift keel
makers?
Just scouting around for a long voyage retirement boat. (read = dreaming
at
this stage)
thanks

Do you really want a swing or lift keel for a 'long voyage'? Where's
this voyage likely to take you?

Not well explained. The aim is for a long time period but not long leaps.
Tucking into places and taking our time. Possible Atlantic crossing but not
necessarily so and possible Pacific to Aus but not necessarily so. I want
shallow draft to get in close to places and up rivers/canals etc but not
shallow draft that comes with smaller boats. I want the best of both worlds
in other words.


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Hoges in WA
Remove the zeds.

"Hoges in WA" wrote in message
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"Mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 15:14:41 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Apart from Southerlys, are there any other 'noted' swing or lift keel
makers?
Just scouting around for a long voyage retirement boat. (read =
dreaming
at
this stage)
thanks

Do you really want a swing or lift keel for a 'long voyage'? Where's
this voyage likely to take you?

Not well explained. The aim is for a long time period but not long leaps.
Tucking into places and taking our time. Possible Atlantic crossing but
not
necessarily so and possible Pacific to Aus but not necessarily so. I want
shallow draft to get in close to places and up rivers/canals etc but not
shallow draft that comes with smaller boats. I want the best of both
worlds
in other words.


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Hoges in WA
Remove the zeds.

You may also wish to consider a bilge keeler under those circumstances.
Adams have made a swing Though.. Hanse is another as is the RL34.

Frankly if I were considering a trip like that I would prefer a fixed keel.

DP

Don't know what your budget would be, but here is a good dream boat.
http://www.owenclarkedesign.com/defa...?m=da&id=11196


"Hoges in WA" wrote in message
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"Mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 15:14:41 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Apart from Southerlys, are there any other 'noted' swing or lift keel
makers?
Just scouting around for a long voyage retirement boat. (read =
dreaming
at
this stage)
thanks

Do you really want a swing or lift keel for a 'long voyage'? Where's
this voyage likely to take you?

Not well explained. The aim is for a long time period but not long leaps.
Tucking into places and taking our time. Possible Atlantic crossing but
not
necessarily so and possible Pacific to Aus but not necessarily so. I want
shallow draft to get in close to places and up rivers/canals etc but not
shallow draft that comes with smaller boats. I want the best of both
worlds
in other words.


--
Hoges in WA
Remove the zeds.

"Arbr64" wrote in message
. com...
Don't know what your budget would be, but here is a good dream boat.
http://www.owenclarkedesign.com/defa...?m=da&id=11196

Hell's Bells!
I don't think I've got enough for the single-wheel version. That's some
boat.
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Hoges in WA
Remove the zeds.

you're doing better than me.. I don't think I could buy the wheel itself at
the moment.

DP
Hoges in WA" wrote in message
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"Arbr64" wrote in message
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Don't know what your budget would be, but here is a good dream boat.
http://www.owenclarkedesign.com/defa...?m=da&id=11196

Hell's Bells!
I don't think I've got enough for the single-wheel version. That's some
boat.
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Hoges in WA
Remove the zeds.

Arbr64 wrote:

Don't know what your budget would be, but here is a good dream boat.
http://www.owenclarkedesign.com/defa...?m=da&id=11196


The keel both lifts for shallow draft, and cants for performance. That
must be some interesting bit of hydraulics - what if it fails halfway
around Cape Horn?

Andy

think Island Packet - thats what I got


"Mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 15:14:41 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Apart from Southerlys, are there any other 'noted' swing or lift keel
makers?
Just scouting around for a long voyage retirement boat. (read = dreaming
at
this stage)
thanks

Do you really want a swing or lift keel for a 'long voyage'? Where's
this voyage likely to take you?

I might be obvious, but the two have very different pourposes.

Swinging the keel is to adding some kgm to the righting moment, while
lifting it makes mooring possible in shallow waters.

I'm not sure they are substitutive.

"Scott" ha scritto nel messaggio
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think Island Packet - thats what I got


"Mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 15:14:41 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Apart from Southerlys, are there any other 'noted' swing or lift keel
makers?
Just scouting around for a long voyage retirement boat. (read =
dreaming
at
this stage)
thanks

Do you really want a swing or lift keel for a 'long voyage'? Where's
this voyage likely to take you?