Active keel for sailing craft has supple and rigid components with latter containing metal or composition element with anti-drift member

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The active keel consists of a relatively supple component (1) fixed beneath the hull of the craft and a rigid projection (3) joined to it by a supple element (6). The lower end of the projection has a rigid component (7) joined to it in which a metal or composition element (8) is moulded, ending in an anti-drift member that can be interchangeable or raised. The rigid projection (3) has a Y-section inner cavity (2) that is filled with a liquid that can be emptied or re-filled. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Active keel for improving the performance of a sailing craft. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The keel can be fitted and removed without damaging the craft's hull, and gives enhanced stability and greater righting capacity. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a cross-section of the active keel. 1 : Supple component 2 : Inner cavity 3 : Rigid projection 6 : Supple element 7 : Rigid component 8 : Metal or composition element.