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The New W class 22, has an interesting shoal draft-speed keel.

This is from the Artisan Boatworks Facebook page. They're building 2 - W22's. One is just about complete and heading for the Woodenboat show in Mystic.

The W22's are designed to race in high winds and shallow water(Nantucket, Florida). Hence a shallow shoal draft keel with a heavy bulb added that should make the boat stiff in a blow. And a centerboard for lift-when you can lower it.

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