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stampeder
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Initially Posted - 03/02/2005 :  00:40:55  Show Profile
I'm about to haul my 81 SR/SK - I'm taking it out of the salt and hauling it to a fresh water lake - I have read as many threads as I could find on how to replace the the keel cable and ball...but what I'm not sure of is: do I need to raise the boat or lower the keel when its on the trailer - to replace the cable? If yes, are there any suggestions - a previous thread mentioned in passing to use railway ties if the trailer has bunks (mine does) or to dig a hole.
Also, Leon Sisson mentioned in a previous thread that he used 3M-5200 preloaded on the terminal fitting before the wire is inserted and swaged - where and what is the terminal fitting?
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/02/2005 :  07:33:42  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Most Trailers under our swing keels has a eel rest that is several inches lower than the fully raised keel. That distance of just a few inches is enough to get to the eye that is installed on the keel. I bought the cable, ball, clamps, and hose from CatalinaDirect.com The clamps are special, the cog holes do not go all the way through which prevents the clamps from chewing the hose as they tighten. The hose is also special, it is exhaust hose for inboards.
Changing it is easy and quick if you leave the current eye on the keel alone. If you also buy the new improved eye you may or may not have a problem getting the old one out. Leon uses "Sta-Lock" fittings to build his own rigging, his reference is to how to properly use that method of building a cable. You may do that if you like but the path of least resistance is to buy it all from CD. There are a few pictures of this process on my pages.
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 03/02/2005 :  10:58:30  Show Profile
Thanx Frank....I had a look at your pictures. Your trailer is identical to mine...or it will be as soon as I replace my busted jack. Now I have to upgrade my lines and rigging to get into your strata. Your pictures are a wonderful guide, much appreciated.
My admiral is a teacher too...she gleefully pointed out to me, once again, the advantages of Mac.
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