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steephen
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Initially Posted - 05/19/2003 :  14:14:03  Show Profile
Hello out there. Does anyone know how to get a look at the bronze bolt holding the swing keel? I just replaced the cable, but haven't looked at the other end. It seems like you have to remove the septic holding tank? Also, many of you are asking about the spreader sockets. Mine are the original aluminum, but if there are no cracks or wear, do I need to replace them with the stainless?
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Stephen Z
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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 05/19/2003 :  14:29:02  Show Profile
No need to remove anything inside the boat in order to examine the bronze pin. If you look underneath the boat, about 18" back from the front *top edge of the SK, you'll see the bracket that supports the whole affair. It is held in place with 4 3/8 bolts. Check on the forum (sorry, I can't provide the link) and you will see methods of replacing the bolts one at a time with longer rods that allow you to lower the keel and have a look. Support it with a jack and BE CAREFUL; that sucker is HEAVY......

My old boat is a '78 with original spreader brackets. While sometimes this forum seems like everybody is paranoid about things, I, too, am concerned with safety issues, so I am two days away from replacing my brackets. I have the new through-hull, too. I spent a couple of hundred bucks total on upgrade materials and intend on finishing this week, along with the new bottom on my boat. It might, in fact, be overkill, but I will sleep better at anchor, knowing that I have done everything I can to make my boat safer.

I'll tell you my theory: It's a ton cheaper to fix stuff BEFORE it breaks! A broken mast could ruin a whole summer!

Gary B.
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steephen
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Response Posted - 05/19/2003 :  20:57:35  Show Profile
Thanks, Gary. I'll go out tomorrow and see what I can see. I have access to very heavy duty screw jacks. So you're saying the whole swing mechanism can be carefully lowered from underneath the boat? My next question would be: Can the remaining weight of the boat be supported on jackstands and/or blocking if no weight is resting on the keel? There seem to be relatively flat spots just in front and behind the keel.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 05/20/2003 :  15:24:47  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
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Can the remaining weight of the boat be supported on jackstands and/or blocking if no weight is resting on the keel? There seem to be relatively flat spots just in front and behind the keel.

Stephen Z


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Stephen,

If the boat is up on the hard properly, there should only be the weight of the keel itself resting on keel. The jack stands should take the weight.

dw



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