Canting Keel | High-Performance Yacht Keel System
High-performance composite canting keel engineered for superior performance with longer length lighter weight smaller chord and less deflection compared to previous keel designs. Precision manufacturing achieves dinghy-level shape and fairness standards.
We are a customer of C-Tech battens on Kaizen and had heard about some of their Americas Cup work so when we came to build a new keel we put C-Tech on the list to approach. Coming from our One Design Sailing background we know that C-Tech deliver both quality and precision. - Andy Robertson Kaizen Owner
Project Overview
High-performance composite canting keel engineered for superior performance with longer length lighter weight smaller chord and less deflection compared to previous keel designs. Precision manufacturing achieves dinghy-level shape and fairness standards.
Project Highlights
Challenge 01
Manufacturing Tolerances
The deliverable for this project was a high performance composite keel built to fine tolerances with some cost limitations. Quality and process cannot be compromised on a keel.
Solution
C-Tech decided to use a multi-step machining process to control shape and tolerances throughout the build. The keel was machined in 5 steps to achieve tolerance within a fraction of a mm.
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Innovative Process
Cost-Effective Quality
Building a mould was cost prohibitive so innovative solutions were required to maintain uncompromised quality standards.
Solution
Structural core built from autoclave-cured carbon fibre plate with integrated foam fairing. Process minimised wastage whilst ensuring optimised laminate stack and uncompromised quality.
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