What Is Shoal Draft?

Shoal draft refers to the draft of a boat which is shallower than a boat of similar size. ... Shoal draft gets its name from the boat's ability to better navigate the shallow waters found near shoals.

What is a shoal draft wing keel?

"Shoal keel" can simply mean "less draft than comparable size boat or same model boat that has a deeper keel ." It is not a specific length or depth of keel. A boat may have a 5'6" draft and be considered a shoal draft model, if the manufacturer also makes the same boat with a 7' Keel.

What is a shoal of a boat?

In oceanography, geomorphology, and geoscience, a shoal is a natural submerged ridge, bank, or bar that consists of, or is covered by, sand or other unconsolidated material and rises from the bed of a body of water to near the surface.