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The Alberg 30 and the Newell Cadet are more closely related designs to each other, with very short waterlines and a sharply cut away forefoot below the waterline. Their inboard rudders allowed the aft end of the keel to be cut away as well. The Folkboat and the Contessa 26 had keel hung outboard rudders that were hung on a rudder post that was an extension of their transom. To counterbalance the deadwood portions of their keels aft the leading edge of their keels were also quite far forward as compared to the profile of either a Newell Cadet or Alberg 30. Neither the Newell or the Alberg track worth a darn while the Folkboat or Contessa 26 (essentially a folkboat hull with a masthead rig and larger house) will sail themselves forever.
Jeff
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