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The McCallum Keel is Jeff's modern interpretation of a classic fin keel design.
The McCallum Keel is Jeff's modern interpretation of a classic fin keel design. This set has a traditional keel fin base length, but also features some added rake as well as overall reduced surface area. With a somewhat narrow tip and less wetted surface, it allows for greater performance and more release compared to a classic keel fin. This design pairs well with wider tailed and fishy type craft.
An upright template with a modest rake and enough base to hold a line, set up to keep a wider-tailed board from washing out in the turn, so the board redirects off the back foot instead of arcing around.
This is the twin you reach for when you want a fish that surfs with rail authority rather than drifting down the line: it tightens the turning radius and gives you a real top turn instead of a long carve. If you want speed and hold over pivot on a wide keel tail, the McCallum Keel pulls harder.
Upright performance twin set designed by San Diego shaper Jeff McCallum and made by True Ames in Futures-compatible solid fiberglass, sold as a pair. The template carries modest rake with enough base to hold a line. It is built for swallowtails, fish and round pins with pulled-in to medium tails.
The review says the Twin runs looser and more vertical, while the Keel trades pivot for down-the-line drive and hold.
For a true keel-fish drift, the review points to the Gephart 70/30 Keels instead.
