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mcollard
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Initially Posted - 04/11/2006 :  23:44:09  Show Profile
Hello. One of my first priorities after buying the Eagle is to inspect and improve the condition of the swing keel. I have managed to lower the keel out of the boat using threaded rods, and took a look at the pin. The hanger castings look fine, and really so does the pin. Although there is some corrosion in and around the hole through the keel, there is only a tiny bit of wiggle room for the pin. I am not planning to have the hole re-bored.

Here are my questions: (1) should I replace the pin itself, just for peace of mind, even though there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it? and (2) is there anything I can do to address the corrosion in and around the hole? I am certainly going to replace the bolts, as well as the cable.




Many thanks for your advice.
Mike Collard
Eagle
1983 TR/SK #4026
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/12/2006 :  09:53:56  Show Profile
Pin looks ok and no cracks... probably just fine, but your call. New pin isn't that expensive either.

Treat the keel with a rust fixative like OSHPHO.. paint 'er up. It's iron, eventually it will rust again, but you can try to hold it off a bit. My keel has been epoxy coated. (It's a bit of work to do that).
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 04/12/2006 :  09:58:09  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Speaking straight out my butt; my guess is the boat was not used much and that the lack of wear on the pin only reflects a limited number of cycles. The rough appearance of your pin hole makes me nervous. I would be afraid that frequent use would damage the pin. Rather than boreing, try polishing the hole; try some mean emery glued to a rod or something like that.
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 04/12/2006 :  10:51:10  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
If it were me, and I weren't inclined to install a bushing just yet, I'd take good photos (which you have), replace the pin (it's cheap), reinstall it with thick water proof grease, and check it again every year or three. You might be able to slow down the rust in the keel some by wire brushing, then applying Ospho and epoxy.

-- Leon Sisson
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