Question about this 28' Shannon Cutter

[Valhalla225]

Hello all,

I just joined because I have a question about this boat. Here is the link:

Sorry I can't post actual links yet so you need to take out the space.

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I have never purchased a boat and I am still learning about them. I'm wondering about the hole behind the rudder because it doesn't look right to me. I have tried finding pictures of other 28's but I can't find another one of this view. Anyway, it looks like an opening for the prop but it seems more like a gash than a factory design. Could someone explain what that is?

Thanks

[sailingdog]

What hole are you talking about...there is NOTHING BEHIND THE RUDDER...There is a PROP APERTURE forward of the rudder, and the prop is in it. This is pretty typical on boats with a skeg hung rudder. .

[JohnRPollard]

As Sailingdog mentioned, that is a perfectly ordinary propeller aperture (in this case, in the trailing edge of a full keel). Nothing to worry about.

Those Shannons are fantastic boats. If you like this style and layout, some similar boats are the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, and the Morris Linda 28. Might be worth comparing.

Good luck and welcome to Sailnet!

[Valhalla225]

Ah ok. Like I said I'm new to this, sorry for the wrong terminology

I guess I've never seen that before. Good to know.

Thanks for the info and the recommendations.

[JohnRPollard]

No apologies necessary. Ask away. Lots of knowledgeable sailors here willing to help.

[sailingdog]

JRP—

Look again, I believe that's a fin keel with a skeg...not a full keel AFAICT.

[JohnRPollard]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

JRP—

Look again, I believe that's a fin keel with a skeg...not a full keel AFAICT.

Oops -- right your are, SD.

I didn't even look at the photo. I was just working from memory.

That is indeed a cruising fin keel, with an aperture in the skeg from which the rudder hangs. Good set-up -- just like my boat.

[Valhalla225]

Just out of curiosity how would a boat like that compare to a Cape Dory 30' in terms of handling and stowage space?

[MARC2012]

Nice looking boat.marc

[sailingdog]

I think the Shannon 28 would probably handle a bit better than a CD30, as it is a fin keel, as opposed to a full-keel. It is also going to be a tiny bit faster, as it has a longer waterline than the CD30, despite being shorter overall. In terms of space, it is probably slightly larger, since it has a 9.5' beam versus the CD 30's 9' beam—and I think that difference will give the S28 a bit more interior room overall.