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Old 11-05-2002
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Fin Keel or Shoal Keel

The standard draft for the Dufour Classic 38 is 6''2". The shoal draft is 4''9". The shoal uses a bulb along with about an extra 900 lbs of lead compared to the deep keel.

And yep, "shoal keel" is a matter of definition. As Duane explains, one boat''s shoal keel can still be too deep for his new digs in Florida. (Duane, my little Pearson only draws 3''4" so I''m good to go when I get down that way -- unless I hit the lottery of course and a bigger boat suddenly appears in my slip.)
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