Jim Cooper
Senior Member
In my search for a retirement boat I came across the Symbol 48 LR Pilothouse with bulbous bow and amidships fixed bilge keels. I assume the bilge keels cannot be as effective as a gyro or active stabilizers but does anyone have experience as to what percentage they compare to the other stabilization systems? My observation - bulbous bow, full length keel, fixed bilge keels & 11 degree deadrise @ transom...there is a lot going on with that hull below the waterline!