Have you ever wondered what happens to shipping containers that fall overboard? Statistics state that between 2,500 and 10,000 rogue shipping containers are lost to the ocean each year. They present a real danger to boats that aren't wary enough to spot them, how are they dealt with? Is it worth hunting them down?
Does a sailboat need a keel? The short answer is yes, but there are many different types of keel available. Some keels are retractable for sailing through shallow water, while other boat keels are completely removable. So let's look specifically at sailboat keels in all their shapes and forms.
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