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dflynnatc
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Initially Posted - 07/01/2010 :  05:33:06  Show Profile
Newbie launched in April without the true understanding of the SK "system" and no inspection of said prior to trailer launch. This coupled with what I know now may have been a "keel let loose" spidering on the SK housing on the port dinette seat has me with a growing curiosity. Any other causes of that "spidering" of the fiberglass. (sk never let loose since I owned it)

Thus, I plan to pull the boat next week. Yard said I can get on the boat and operate winch etc to examine system.

a) Is this a good idea?

b) Is operating the winch _ out of the water_ acceptable?

c) Does anyone know of, or have posted pics, that would be helpful in my inspection and learning?


Dennis Flynn
1979 C-25 SR/SK
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Rock Hall,MD
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Unsinkable2
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Response Posted - 07/01/2010 :  06:45:04  Show Profile  Visit Unsinkable2's Homepage
Take pics of the spidering and post them so we can see it. Surface spidering can be limited to the gel coat and not an issue. If it's deeper, that's a problem.

As far as using the winch in or out of the water, it doesn't matter.

Now I'll be quiet and listen for smarter people to answer.
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Merrick
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Response Posted - 07/04/2010 :  10:20:41  Show Profile
Do some searches of this forum, there are many discussions about the swing keel system. Cat direct also has a video and much info. Pulling and inspecting is a good idea. If you don't know when the cable was last replaced, then you should put a new one on. I am also in salt water and plan to replace the cable every two years. you can inspect the bracket on the keel and see if it's ok. You can remove and inspect the winch if you think it might be corroded, but you can get a pretty good look without removal also. Replacing the 4 keel bolts periodically is also recommended. If you remove the wood frame from over the keel housing in the cabin, and you don't see any cracks or leaks you should be ok as far as fiberglass damage. It will b e hard to see much from th e bottom without dropping the keel.
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 07/04/2010 :  18:00:27  Show Profile
I know exactly what you mean. My boat also has spider in the gelcoat at the forward bulkhead of the dinette foot well, right where the keel trunk is, correct?
I guarantee that my keel has never fallen. This boat hasn't ever been in the water for very long.
The spider cracks on my boat are from the keel trunk being a little too long and it pushed out the bulkhead when they set the inner mold into the hull. Check it out with a strait edge and you'll see the bulkhead is bowed a little.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 07/05/2010 :  17:20:33  Show Profile
Always a good idea to see things on the hard when the opportunity arises. Check the cable to keel fitting - if it is an eyebolt or you are unsure about its condition, replace it with the CD fitting along with the cable and turning ball. Buy an extra turning ball, they wear out and are easily replaced. See if the keel can rock or slide side to side while it is down. Repairs to the pivot assemble are most easily done on the trailer.
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