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wingnut
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Initially Posted - 07/20/2012 :  10:40:03  Show Profile
Just acquired a C25. I'd like to refinish the keel. My plan is to lower it as far as I can on the trailer using the threaded rod method described in this forum. Some questions:

I believe that the thread in question is 3/8 x 16. Can someone confirm?

Do I need to use stainless threaded rods or will cheep nickle plated threaded rods from Home Depot be good enough?

The keel is painted with bottom paint over rustoleum. I read that it's bad to breath bottom paint dust. Just how dangerous is this stuff? Is it enough to wear a good breathing mask or do I need to take the boat somewhere?

Thanks,
Luis
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 07/20/2012 :  20:13:43  Show Profile
I can't verify the thread, but you could take one bolt out to see. Home Depot will be fine. The problem is copper and heavy metal toxicity. A good, snug fitting mask will suffice, but wear long sleeves and pants instead of shorts; a disposable coverall and hood is best. Use a chemical stripper first to avoid excessive sanding, but a lot depends on the kind of bottom paint that is on the keel.
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