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Keel shape seems different

Posted By: Jon
Date: 5/6/09 7:07p.m.

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In Response To: That doesn't look like what I know as a Catalina Smile... (Joe McCary)

I didn't want to say anything, but the keel shape seemed different to me.

The very bottom of the keel seems flatter, more level. Other C-27's I've seen slope a little, requiring the block support on the leading edge.

(shrug) Maybe by 1980 Catalina changed the keel...?

Messages In This Thread

Picture of My Bottom -- Dave R 1980 C27 -- 5/1/09 7:19a.m.
Updated Pictures -- Dave R 1980 C27 -- 5/5/09 3:44a.m.
That doesn't look like what I know as a Catalina Smile... -- Joe McCary -- 5/6/09 7:38a.m.
 Keel shape seems different  -- Jon -- 5/6/09 7:07p.m.
Well.... -- Dave R 1980 C27 -- 5/6/09 7:22p.m.
Another Update -- Dave R 1980 C27 -- 5/18/09 3:32a.m.
Shaft and Strut -- Ryan -- 5/19/09 4:57a.m.
same here -- Chip Hoyt -- 5/19/09 6:31p.m.
Thanks guys -- Dave R 1980 C27 -- 5/19/09 6:39p.m.
Another Update -- Dave R 1980 C27 -- 5/10/09 6:03a.m.


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