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In a January 1977 review in Cruising World, Betsy Hitz wrote, "new from Universal Marine is the trailerable Montego 19, designed by J. Jopie Helsen.The boat is described as having a 430-lb. retractable keel, and the manufacturer claims it is self-righting with keel up or down.
The keel provides the housing for the centreboard, moving it out of the hull, but adds only a small amount of draft to the boat. The centreboard can then be lowered in deeper waters to increase the amount of lift. Ballast is usually provided in the keel, keeping the centreboard lighter and easier to handle.
Montgomery 15. The Montgomery 15 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with simulated lapstrake construction molded in. It has a fractional sloop rig, a nearly plumb stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed stub keel with a retractable centerboard.
RETRACTABLE KEEL. The Bayesian had a retractable keel - the fin-like structure under the hull that helps stabilise boats and acts as a counterweight to the mast. ... Ratti said the boat might have ...
When a small sailboat flips on its side, the keel can also be used to right the boat. Standing on the keel gives the sailor additional leverage to roll the hull upright. The centerboard, daggerboard, or bilgeboard can be used as a platform upon which to stand, providing increased leverage, in the event the dinghy overturns via a capsize or turtle.
It has a length overall of 38.92 ft (11.9 m), a waterline length of 25.75 ft (7.8 m), displaces 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) and carries 6,400 lb (2,903 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.75 ft (1.75 m) with the standard keel. [1] Columbia 38 CB This model has a shoal draft modified long keel and a retractable centerboard.
The Melges 20 is a racing keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass.It has a fractional sloop rig with a roller furling jib.The hull has a plumb stem, a slightly reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable lifting keel, with a lead bulb weight.
The boat has a draft of 5.08 ft (1.55 m) with the keel extended and 1.50 ft (0.46 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water, beaching or ground transportation on a trailer. [1] [3] The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. [1] [3]
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