Monohull Keel. You can buy a modern 40ft mono such as a Bavaria or Jeanneau in good condition for under 150000. The retractable keel remains in the deepest position by itself even if the hydraulic system should fail.
Primarily keelboats have been designed for an optimal sailing experience. Monohull sailboats Lifting keel sailboat. Production cats have so much buoyancy built in that they are next to impossible to sink.
A keel balances a monohull in the water.
A keel balances a monohull in the water. Production cats have so much buoyancy built in that they are next to impossible to sink. Monohull sailboats Lifting keel sailboat. This design also allows drying out as long as the seabed is flat.
