swing keel sailboat

There is a constant discussion in the marine world about the differences between a fixed keel or a swing keel. To understand this discussion better you have to be aware of what a swing keel sailboat is and what the advantages of this model are, compared to a fixed keel. The swing keel affects a few aspects of a boat, including attachment, navigation, performance, sail configuration, mast stepping, trailer loading and storage during the season the boat is not on the water.