i think they are the best. i have a pacship29 but i know Tartan makes them
up to 50ft or so. The bit of leeway is insignificant except for perhaps long
voyages and other factors could be more prevalent. You will love being able
to go where so many others can't and it is amzing how many palces you can
get to with an extra foot or so of clearance.
rick

"dodo" wrote in message
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Buy a boat with fixed keel and a dinghy for the few places you does not
come
close enough to dry land.

Bjorn

"Hoges in WA" wrote in message
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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

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Hoges in WA
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