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Shortening Keels
I think that keel swapping or cutting is not that uncommon. These days there are relatively few keel centerboard boats on the market and for people who live in a shallow area, the normal fin keel depths may be too much for them. Companies, like Mars Metals in Canada, make replacement keels and they make semi- stock bulbs and winglets that can be bolted through the bottom of a shortened keel. It is not that hard to do assuming you only want to take a little off of your draft and don''t mind giving up a little performance. Doing a keel cut is less expensive than paying a brokerage fee to sell your boat and many people prefer owning ''the devil that they already know''.
Jeff
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