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Old 09-16-2012, 09:37 AM   #2
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For you guys not familiar with the shallow waters of SW Florida, the Shamrock keel drive was designed to protect the running gear from groundings. Down there it is truly not a question of if, but when you will run aground. It was a compromise design that I don't think worked well in all areas. Pine Island Sound, Lemon Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and the areas around Naples, Ft. Myers, and Marco certainly have their trouble spots.

My Black Fin being a heavy, deep Vee, single screw draws an inordinate amount of water. It is an offshore boat not well suited for the above waters. I have had it there quite a bit, but not without extreme care. Compared to the Shamrock the Black Fin will ride in the same chop like it is on shock absorbers. No pounding whatsoever.
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