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My Beneteau 323 has a lifting keel and I know it was an option on several Benteaus. Like all boat decisions, it is a compromise, but my compromise lets me bring the boat into my dock, a pretty damn important consideration. I have found, after 3 seasons, that it makes absolutely no noise, the boat tracks superbly, even with the keel up (probably hleped by winglets on the keel stub), there is little leeway even with the keel up, and the only interior compromise is that the dining table is on the centerline. I am delighted with it. I would guess the boat is a tiny bit more tender, but can't tell for sure. Of course if you want an almost ideal boat, and money is no object, a Hinckley Bermuda 40 also has a centerboard.
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