Sailboat Keel Types: 10 Most Common Keels Explained

If you want to watch one video on keel types and just get it, this one is for you. Keels don't have to be confusing; simply classify them the right way. I've made clear diagrams for each type.

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There's a simple way to explain sailboat keel types, and I think I figured out how. We'll go over full keels (long keel), modified full keels, fin keels, bulb & wing keels, bilge keels, centerboards, daggerboards, leeboards, and canting keels. We'll discuss each keel's properties and function, as well as advantages and disadvantages.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:27 Six most common keel types (overview)
2:34 What does a keel do? - Keel functions explained
5:25 Full keels
6:06 Modified full keels
6:34 Fin keels
7:30 The difference between skeg and spade rudders
8:04 Bulb keels
8:33 Wing keels
9:11 Bilge keels
10:01 Lifting keels (centerboards and daggerboards)
10:57 Leeboards
11:42 Canting keels