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« on: August 06, 2006, 06:51:31 am »

I recently bought a '73 Parker Dawson and have just spent the first 7 days getting her cleaned up. The boat had been neglected for the past year. After a complete survey it seems like the boat is in pretty good shape. The biggest problems are the gear that raises the swing keel (is it called the worm gear?) and rudder bracket. Has anyone ever replaced either of these two components? The problem with the worm gear is that the two screws that secure the cable are stripped out. The side brackets on the rudder holding assembly are all broken. I have replumbed the boat this week, and will do the wiring this week. I would like some feedback from anyone that has worked on their PD swing keels and rudder brackets. Thanks in advance. Fair Winds, Richard (raknight@se.rr.com)

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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2006, 05:50:29 am »

Lowell installed an electric winch on his boat that also can be used manually. I have seen pictures and it looks good. He is an engineer and pulled and refinished his keel as well.

I also need to replace mine and have my keel done.

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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2006, 05:26:35 pm »

Bob,

An electric winch sounds great. I was wondering if anyone has done the research locating the best winch for the application. Size, power, and electrical requirements are some critical vairables. Thanks for the response, looks like the website is getting more traffic. Fair Winds, Richard

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« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2006, 03:21:42 pm »

I would love to find out what electric winch he used, I am ready to make the transformation from the worm gear to the electric winch and would like to use one that has been tested on this application. Any help would be great. Fair Winds Richard

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« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2006, 08:20:02 pm »

Sorry for the delay in getting you this info. We just moved and things have been hectic.

Here is a link for the winch Llowell used.

http://www.dutton-lainson.com/mfg/electricwinchespage.html

It is the SA model and he took the fiberglass housing off so that it would fit under the step. He also mentioned that he felt that the pulley for the cable needed to be beefed up. On his boat he had noticed that the fiberglass underneath flexed and added an aluminum plate underneath for extra support. I have not found this to be an issue on my boat. I also know that he marked his cable so that he did not snap the cable by raising it beyond it's capacity. Llowell is and engineer and seems to have done an excellent job with his installation.

I also need to replace my winch, not sure if I will go electric or not. Let us know how things work out.

Bob

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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2006, 04:45:33 am »

Bob,

Thanks for the information. I contacted the company and discussed the application with one of their engineers. They had a concern using the winch with a swing keel. The engineer's concern was that the electric winch is powerful and if the user did not stop the winch the moment before the keel was all the way up the winch could easily pull the winch through the keel housing, damaging the boat and possible causing catastrophic damage. Needless to say this caused me to rethink the purchase. Has your engineer friend developed a work-around to this potential problem?

I noticed that you have been around this website for quite some time. I am interested in becoming a lifetime member if memberships are still available. Where did you move to? Anywhere near Florida? I thought it would be a great idea to get some Parker Dawsons together somewhere for a little cruise. I am going to post an invatation in the near future on the website to see what happens.

Look forward to hearing from you,
Fair Winds,

Richard

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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2006, 10:14:27 am »

The worm gear speed reducer drop-in replacement is available through Boston Gear (888) 999-9860
Catalogue # 724-30-J
Part # 51725
$500 if your local machine shop dosn't mark it up to Boston Gears suggested reail price of $813.80

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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2006, 07:32:00 pm »

We are now living in Sturgeon Bay, WI, where can sail on Green Bay or Lake Michigan proper via the Sturgeon bay Canal. This past summer my wife and two of our children spent the month of August living on the boat and cruising Green Bay. The fact that the four of us could live comfortably on the boat for that amount of time is one of the best endorsements of the boat I can imagine.

Last winter Llowell and I met at the Strictly Sail show in Chicago. It was great to meet and swap stories regarding the boats. I have also spent time with Tom of Blackflute fame and can't be more thankful for his assistance in getting my engine running properly.

I feel that this online community makes the boats even greater, safer and more fun. I look forward to meeting all of you, either at a rendezvous or individually.

Sailing rules!

Bob

P.S. I think Lowell just keeps his eye on the marks on his cable as he raises it.

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