It is somewhat more performance oriented but both the Taipan and Blade designs (Formula 16) have daggerboards that only extend 550 mm (= less then 22 inches) below the keel line. The daggerboards go therefor only slighty deeper then the rudderboards (about 18 inches).

You can sail a Taipan or Blade in waste deep water and be perfectly safe. (actual experience) Just don't dive the bows to deep ! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'm 190 lbs and sail a Taipan F16. I can right that boat solo using only a righting line and it suits my frame very well when singlehanding.

There are a few Taipans on offer in Florida. Maybe you are interested ?

Woutre