KER 40 MODIFIED WITH LIFTING KEEL AND WATER BALLAST  

Showdown has proven herself recently by completing the Sydney Hobart in 2023 which proved to be a challenging primarily upwind race. She finished 2nd in line honours in the 2 handed division with no damage or breakages.
Her recent modifications and upgrades are;
New lifting keel installed to allow competitive sailing in Moreton Bay and other shallow draft regions. The boat achieves Cat 1 stability with both keel up (2.5m draft) and keel down (3.2m draft). Keel designed by Fred Barratt and signed off by World Sailing
Water ballast
Tiller steering
Single back stay
Very strong carbon Lorimer mast
Lithium batteries
Sealed bulkheads for Cat 0 (perfect boat for Melbourne to Osaka Race)
Custom removable cockpit protection for offshore racing
New Yanmar 3YM motor
HF Radio
Full suite of new sails.

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