Steve,
I have a 1980 C&C 34, no keel shoe, owned it for about 27 years. I like it without the shoe . If my memory serves, I think Fred Hazzard ( on the list) many years ago owned a 34 named Indigo with the added shoe. We raced against each other, sometimes in heavy air, and I cannot recall any noticeable difference in performance. My vote would be to spend the 500 pounds on a couple of crew members who can grind and then sit on the rail if you need to flatten out the boat; and for an added bonus those big guys always bring good beer . Jim Calnon 1980 C&C 34 Katzenjammer RCYC, Portland OR USA >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >On Behalf Of OldSteveH >Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 8:57 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 34 > >I would be interested to know what the keel shoe has done for others - pro >and con for performance and stability. >When I bought mine I heard of this and wondered if it would be a good >investment. 3 seasons later I'm happy with the boat and feel no urgency to >add the shoe. BTW we're not in a light wind area. We get just about >everything for conditions on west side of Georgian Bay. > >Cheers, > >Steve Hood >S/V Diamond Girl >C&C 34 >Lions Head ON
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