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    Stuck in the Mud

    by CHARLES J. DOANE Nov 09, 2017 3 minutes
    Source: Look Ma! No water!

    No doubt about it. Sailing a shoal-draft boat that can ground out easily makes you feel like you have a secret super power when cruising. My first such boat, a Golden Hind 31, drew just 3ft 8in and had a long full keel with two small bilge keels sprouting out either side—a triple-keeled yacht if you will. This gave her great directional stability when sailing and allowed her to stand up

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