![]() So when we first saw the boat online and noticed it had a centerboard, we were pretty ambivalent about it. It wasn’t on any “avoid ” list of ours either it just wasn’t on our radar. When first looking for our sailboat, weren’t specifically looking for a boat with a centerboard. This combination of characteristics makes it possible to build a safe, seaworthy boat, capable of easily sailing upwind off a lee shore, while still allowing the boat to tuck way up into shallow anchorages when necessary. Similarly, lifting the centerboard reduces the wetted surface area, resulting in lower drag while sailing downwind. Having the ability to raise and lower the centerboard allows the the boat to operate in shallow waters when lifted, while maintaining good upwind sailing characteristics with the centerboard down. Let’s dive in and tackle each point of view.Ī centerboard is a retractable appendage that pivots in and out of a slot (centerboard trunk) in the hull/keel of a sailboat.
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