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Answer A: Maxi Yacht: How do the keel and the hull align when heeled over?
I came across this reference on a Seahorse Magazine article: Negative sideforce is undesirable because it pushes the yacht to leeward thereby increasing leeway angles. Negative keel fin sideforce also comes with an induced drag penalty. It also discusses inclining the keel pin approximately...
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almost 9 years ago
Question Maxi Yacht: How do the keel and the hull align when heeled over?
Modern racing Maxi Yachts are shaped like a wedge of cheese. The keel is aligned axially with the centerline of the boat. When the boat heels over in the wind, the outer edge of the hull is the only part of the boat in contact with the water. In effect, the outer edge of the hull becomes the new hull...
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almost 9 years ago