Lifting Keel Sailboats
The ability to raise and lower the keel provides greater flexibility and versatility in navigating shallow waters and accessing marinas.
Manufacturers of lifting Keel Sailboats
The brand Allures produces aft cockpit sailboats and aluminum sailboats. There are 3 models currently in production ranging from 14 to 16 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Allures and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Alubat produces aluminum sailboats and lifting keel sailboats. There are 6 models currently in production ranging from 11 to 16 meters. The current model range includes 3 lines: CIGALE, OVNI and OVNICAT. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Alubat and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Beneteau Yachts produces aft cockpit sailboats and outboard boats. There are 45 models currently in production ranging from 4 to 19 meters. The current model range includes 8 lines: Antares, First, First SE, Flyer, Gran Turismo, Oceanis, Oceanis yacht and Swift Trawler. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Beneteau Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Garcia produces aluminum sailboats and deck saloon sailboats. There are 4 models currently in production ranging from 13 to 20 meters. The current model range includes 2 lines: Catamarans and Sailboats. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Garcia and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Jeanneau produces aft cockpit sailboats, outboard boats and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 37 models currently in production ranging from 5 to 21 meters. The current model range includes 8 lines: CAP Camarat, DB, Jeanneau Yachts, Merry Fisher, Merry Fisher Sport, NC, Sun Fast and Sun Odyssey. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Jeanneau and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Nautor Swan produces maxi yachts, one-design racing keelboats and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 16 models currently in production ranging from 11 to 43 meters. The current model range includes 3 lines: Club Swan, Maxi Swan and Swan. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Nautor Swan and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Solaris produces aft cockpit sailboats, luxury sailing yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 10 models currently in production ranging from 12 to 34 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Solaris and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Wally Yachts produces cabin cruisers, minimalist yachts and is also active in the superyacht market. There are 16 models currently in production ranging from 12 to 46 meters. The current model range includes 2 lines: Motor and Sail. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Wally Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Adria Sail produces aft cockpit sailboats and lifting keel sailboats. There are 2 models currently in production ranging from 15 to 21 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Adria Sail and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Aeolos Composites produces lifting keel sailboats and one-design racing keelboats. There are 3 models currently in production ranging from 9 to 16 meters. The current model range includes 2 lines: Motor and Sailing. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Aeolos Composites and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Andante Marine produces aluminum sailboats and lifting keel sailboats. There is 1 model currently in production of 7.9 meters. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Andante Marine and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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The brand Auster Yachts produces daysailers and lifting keel sailboats. There are 2 models currently in production ranging from 7 to 9 meters. The current model range includes 1 line: SailBoats. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Auster Yachts and contact us for sales and pricing information.
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Category Description
Lifting keel as an option is offered by many famous brands – Oceanis, Delphia, Nautor's Swan, Wally, Oyster among others. This technical solution is in demand for boats of all sizes. The use of a lifting keel allows to reduce the draught of the boat when entering shallow water areas (or marinas with shallow depths) and maintain sufficient stability of the boat when sailing in large water. The lifting keel is a plus also when the boat is to be transported on a trailer..
The lifting keel can be constructed in different ways – swing or retractable. For example, the swing keel is installed on Southerly Yacht models so that the boat can go aground and anchor just off the coast or in the tidewater zone. The retractable keel, on the other hand, assumes the presence of a keel box in the boat hull. The lift mechanism can be hydraulically or mechanically driven. If the structure of the keel and the keel box is strong enough, the grounded yacht can be released simply by lifting the keel a few times in a row. With a fixed keel, it is much harder to refloat.
The use of a lifting keel, however, has its disadvantages. The presence of certain mechanisms in the construction of the keel itself creates additional risks when using the boat. In the case of hardcore grounding or collision with floating underwater objects, for instance, the lift mechanism may get damaged. Further, the keel box in a boat hull increases the risk of a leak.
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