Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 Swing keel refinishing		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

tiller
Deckhand

Member Avatar

USA
11 Posts
Initially Posted - 08/22/2002 :  02:24:50  Show Profile
Does anyone have tips on how to refinish a swing keel? it would be greatly appreciated.

-Thank you,
Ron
Edited by - on

Gary B.
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
969 Posts
Response Posted - 08/22/2002 :  02:39:43  Show Profile
Probably depends on how bad it is, but I have done the following: Using a grinding wheel on an electric drill, I've knocked the rust and burrs off and taken it down to well adhered paint or bare metal. Then, I brush painted with Hammerite paint (used it on my trailer and it works well; looks galvanized) Then, paint with bottom paint.

Lower the keel on the aft end so you can reach it all; then lower the front end using the 4 long bolt trick described in the tech section (sorry, don't know where right now). You can then reach it all. Consider replacing the cable, if needed. BTW: I am in fresh water.....

Gary B.
Encore! #685 SK/SR
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Leon Sisson
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1893 Posts
Response Posted - 08/22/2002 :  19:17:25  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Ron,

Normally I'd suggest you search our archives for a review of this reoccurring topic. However, this BBS's archives seem to truncate messages, and our C-25 archive on Trailer Sailor seem to have disappeared. So, here's a link to a discussion of this topic on the more general Trailer Sailor board:

[url="http://trailersailor.com/forums/tsarchives6/index.cgi?read=154102"]Link to TSBB swing keel maint. article[/url]

And here's a link to an article on installing a C-25 swing keel at home in the driveway: [url="http://www.cadvision.com/smithb/tellme/swkeelinstall.html"]Swing keel installation[/url]

Here's a photo of the all-thread keel lowering method:
<img src="http://www.cadvision.com/smithb/tellme/C25SK_67.jpg" border=0>

I hope some of that helps. Let us know if you have more specific questions.

-- Leon Sisson
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.