Hydraulically tilting keel the focus of new race yacht concept
Hawley's F140 yacht; the gimbaled bulb tilts to remain horizontal to the hull even when the keel is tilted
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September 11, 2007 High speed and sleek style are the two main goals of this concept yacht from designer
Andrew Hawley. The Hawley F140 looks like a stingray with sails, its downward-sloping bow a clear sign this yacht’s for flat-water speed not wave-punching – but the key innovation is its 30-degree canting keel with a gimbaled bulb, providing turning stability at high lean angles.
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