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quilombo
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Initially Posted - 03/15/2008 :  06:33:30  Show Profile
does anybody know if the winch cable on my swing keel is stainless, (I guess I can go check with a magnet,,,,) and was stainless original equipment
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 :  10:31:41  Show Profile
Yes stainless. I've replaced mine a couple times, purchased same from Catalina Direct. A competent marine rigging shop could also make one up for you (the swaged end).
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 :  12:46:16  Show Profile
Your swing keel mechanism is something you need to be comfortable with. You need to take a close look at all components and monitor them.
I keep all my swing keel stuff in good repair, knowing that it is the weak spot on my boat - I don't need to worry about it, I just need to be smart about it. For the sailing I do, I still believe it is the best boat for me.
I relate my SK to my vehicles -I don't worry about tires because I buy good ones and rotate them and check the pressure often.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 :  15:44:48  Show Profile
If it's magnetic you've got an URGENT mod to do! If it isn't, you have a semi-urgent maintenance item to schedule.
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quilombo
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Response Posted - 03/15/2008 :  19:27:25  Show Profile
Mike
I appreciate your enthusiasm for your swing keel mechanism, but I asked if the cable was stainless steel or not, and it is, I checked it this afternoon,
and yes it is important to keep everything in good working order, as I know I have been in the mechanical business my whole life,
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/16/2008 :  00:00:13  Show Profile
Riggers at my Marina made a new cable for me for slightly more than 1/2 of CD's price and the same quality.
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