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A couple of quick comments

The smaller the beam to LWL ratio the better in terms of performance. Of course a small beam to LWL ratio also means cramped accommodations. As far as the full keel goes, you can get decent handling by going with a cut away forefoot like my Allied has or you can go shoal draft with a longer keel and add a centerboard for upwind performance (like Tom's boat and the Bermuda 40).

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