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wade
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Canada
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Initially Posted - 03/30/2004 : 12:29:34

I purchased a 83 std, swinger last summer and have read on your form about replacing the cable every so many years. I would like to know what else should be replaced with the cable. I had asked the previous owner if he had replaced anything, he only inspected it. I sail in salt water and the boat is moored with the keel down. Also I was a bit concerned about sailing along the coast as there is usually at least a 3 foot swell and sometimes 5 - 6. Because the keel is only held in place by it own weight could sailing in these conditions cause it to swing and damamged the keel trunk.

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Sea Trac
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Vanuatu
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Response Posted - 03/30/2004 : 12:45:18

Hi Wade,

Welcome to the forum! Others will chime in here soon with specifics, but I'd suggest that you search for "cable" in the C25 specific forum. You'll find voluminous amounts of information. And, yes, you need to be informed on, aware of, and address some issues with the swing keel in order to ensure optimal operation and safety.

Fair winds,

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 03/30/2004 : 13:11:00

Theres a thread in the Member Feedback Forum concerning swing keels you might be interested in reading.

CVick
PnaceaII '81 C25 #2439 SR SK
Fort Smith, AR

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svmoxie
Past Commodore

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Response Posted - 03/30/2004 : 13:18:56

http://www.catalina25-250.org/manbro/pictures/pc13.gif

Wade, you should visually inspect the entire system every year. If the PO did not replace parts in the last year or two I would plan to do it now. Here are the items to check:
<ul>
<li>Anchor bolts are secured, replace as needed and use threadlock.(#13)</li>
<li>Winch is operating correctly, replace as needed.(#1)</li>
<li>Replace hose and clamps(#5)</li>
<li>Replace cable.(#3)</li>
<li>Upgrade to new cable mountiing bracket. (#10)</li>
<li>Replace turning ball and pin. (#7)</li>
</ul>

If you need more information on handling this job just ask. You must haul out to replace the hose and it makes the rest a lot easier. The keel itself weighs in at 1500 lbs. I have never experienced the keel swinging in big waves but I keep a little tension on the cable in those conditions.

With the boat moored in saltwater with the keel down I feel that you must plan on replacing the cable, turning ball and clevis pins every year AND you should install a couble of zincs as extra insurance. In the meantime I certainly would not have the keel raised unless it is unavoidable.

You can get all these parts from Catalina Direct for about 70 dollars.

www.catalinadirect.com

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/30/2004 : 16:41:46

http://homepage.mac.com/fhopper/PhotoAlbum36.html
there are some pictures of a bad ball here.

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