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At that point I can/could install keel/skigg, question is do I need it?

I would rather run more tape down the center line.

If memory serves the keel runner is not for protection, it's for proper tracking and performance. Some guys do 2 smaller ones instead of the larger down the middle.

The skig is only a 1" x 1" x 96". Not much there! I think on the FS14 it's for protection. ??

I'm willing to bet it needs to be there for tracking.

Capt UB, Eric is correct but we do have several builders who has decided not to add!! Up to you, Jeff

It's for protection and to improve tracking but you will loose a little bit of top speed.
For those who plan to use small engine and/or sail in strong winds, I recommend it.
In all other cases, you can do without it.

jacquesmm wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:20 pm It's for protection and to improve tracking but you will loose a little bit of top speed.
For those who plan to use small engine and/or sail in strong winds, I recommend it.
In all other cases, you can do without it.

I will be using a 9.8-15 hp on the FS14, just don't plan on doing any sailing....

Thank you, Bob.

To me sailing includes moving around with a boat whatever the power but it must be a literal translation from Dutch or French. Let's say rowing.

Mine doesn't have a skeg.. and it slides quite a bit when turning... if i were to build another id install a skeg

deuce_454 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:42 pm Mine doesn't have a skeg.. and it slides quite a bit when turning... if i were to build another id install a skeg

Do you have a photo of the transom showing the bottom of the boat and ob cav. plate?
Do you have the cav. plate inline with the bottom of the boat?
I think I read you had a Tohatsu 20, about 95 lbs. Are you running with foil on the ob?
Is it a long shaft?

And were are your build photo's????? No photos!

Bob