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La Dolce Vita
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Initially Posted - 10/02/2003 :  09:30:39  Show Profile
Previous to owning our C25 I had a C22.Whenever it was being hauled or splashed in I had the keel cranked all the way up. The C-25 is coming out in a few weeks and I'm wondering if it would be better to have the keel cranked all the way down or up. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

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svmoxie
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Response Posted - 10/02/2003 :  10:05:00  Show Profile  Visit svmoxie's Homepage
I would have it up all the way and be sure that they have the straps on the hull not on the keel.

Clif Thompson
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Ben
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Response Posted - 10/02/2003 :  10:48:57  Show Profile
It has always been my understanding that when trailering the boat you should lower the swing keel on the tray that is used for that purpose on the trailer. The thinking on that is to redistribute the weight of the boat with the keel onto the trailer.

If you are trailering the boat with the keel cranked all the way up, the entire weight of the boat is on the hull resting on the bunks, whereas if the keel is cranked down on the tray, at least some of the weight is supported directly by the trailer and not on the hull.




Ben
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Ben
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Response Posted - 10/02/2003 :  10:51:47  Show Profile
Oh yeah, and I would always strap the boat to the trailer near the stern, and have a safety change at the boat pad-eye hooked to the trailer.


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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 10/02/2003 :  10:57:08  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I intend to:
haul at the hoist with the keel down,
power wash the keel and trunk while I power wash the rest of the hull,
drop it back in the water,
raise the keel,
lift it again and put it on my trailer,
lower the keel to the rest.

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La Dolce Vita
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Response Posted - 10/02/2003 :  18:03:54  Show Profile
I neglected to mention that the boat will be dry docked at the marina using stantions. We don't have a cradle or trailer. So would it be correct to say that the way to go is to have the keel all the way up during the lift then once on the stantions let the keel down to the ground?
I just want to say that I think this forum is great! All of you are very generous sharing your knowledge and experiences.There is a world of information here and I thank you.

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 10/02/2003 :  18:47:56  Show Profile
Ed,

In addition to the input you get here, talk with the marina operator about your situation. He's done it before, and will know what works best for his set-up.

What you suggested doing would work for me, but you probably want to drop the keel onto some blocks, not the ground.

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY
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