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La Dolce Vita
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Initially Posted - 05/26/2003 : 08:15:09

Hi! We are new to this forum and new owners of a C25. We need some advice with a problem we are facing. It was suggested by CD that we install a zinc on our swing keel. The problem is that the keel has to be drilled.Has anyone done this? We would welcome and appreciate any suggestions.
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La Dolce Vita

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La Dolce Vita
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Response Posted - 05/26/2003 : 08:16:52

Duh! Sorry about that.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/26/2003 : 09:06:49

Congratulations and welcome aboard, Captain! <img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

I don't have a swinger, but I did a quick search and found a recent discussion on installing keel zincs.

Click on the link below to take you to it, and as always, if you have <i>ANY</i> questions let em' fly because that's why this forum is here.

Again, welcome and have fun with the new boat.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3276

<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>Don Lucier<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>
<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d904b3127cce9f7cd9ffdf1d0000003010" border=0>
North Star SR/FK

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La Dolce Vita
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Response Posted - 05/26/2003 : 10:32:43

dlucier: Thank You for the welcome and the informative link.We are moving up from a C22 into the C25 so I'm sure we'll have plenty of questions.After reading this forum I am definitley going to check the spreader bracket, standing rigging and the thru hull fittings.From what the previous owner told us the keel pin was changed approx 7 yrs ago but we wil also give that a look. Anything else you can suggest? Thanks again!
La Dolce Vita

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Bruce Baker
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Response Posted - 05/26/2003 : 12:09:33

I put a pair of zincs on my swing keel. First, make sure you're putting the zinc(s) on a part of the keel that doesn't retract into the hull. Then, find an appropriate zinc. The ones I used were about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Possibly overkill. Then find a tap that fits the screw that comes with the zinc. Then find a drill that goes with the tap. The tap should say what size drill to use. Buy a very hard drill bit, because you're going to drill into steel. Then use some cutting oil. It's really a piece of cake. Should take less than half an hour.

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Bruce Baker
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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 05/26/2003 : 14:17:39

I had the boat yard put approx. 2 1/2 in. sized zincs on my keel in Aug. and when I had it hauled out in April to paint the bottom, the zincs were maybe a third gone.
So I don't think that's overkill.
I actually had them replaced with larger ones.
It was gratifying to see the zincs doing their job.
I would rather the zincs deteriorate than cast iron.
I keep my boat in salt water all the time.
From 1986 until March 2002 my boat was in fresh Oklahoma water.
As far as technique, I let the boat yard do it. But last year I did provide them with "how-to" printed from somewhere on this site.

Cap'n Dave
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Dave B
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Response Posted - 05/26/2003 : 16:50:23

La D...

What's your vintage and hull number? Those can give some clues as to what you should and don't have to consider for upgrades.

...and do you have a name--or does everyone call you La for short.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT

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La Dolce Vita
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Response Posted - 05/26/2003 : 21:10:30

Thank you all for sharing your knowledge.I almost feel like I never had a boat before!! We are not familiar with this forum so please excuse us if we aren't up to speed with all of you. We still own our 1981 C-22 and don't expect to have possession of our 1984 C-25 (hull #???? SR/SK)until next week. While we are waiting for the transport we wanted to do some research on drilling the keel. Fortunately I found this website and I am learning quite alot.We hope to launch as soon as possible and look forward to a great season here on the south shore of L.I.
Ed "La Dolce Vita"

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