Diagram of Keel removal

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Diagram of Keel removal

« on: October 22, 2009, 11:36:20 pm »

Hey folks,

I have printed out all of your descriptions of keel removal and service for the marina that is going to do the work. The mechanic asked me if I had access to a diagram of the location of the bolts holding the steel frame, etc. I referred him to your posts but even though they are similiar I don't see ten bolts showing on the plate. Nor do I find any bolts going laterally into the steel box. Would any of you have a picture of your job or even draw a diagram of what your encountered? Thanks in advance, my email is:

guard6595@verizon.net

Thanks, Tom

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Re: Diagram of Keel removal

« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2009, 05:50:41 am »

Tom, ready for bed, but I just sent the photo I have of the winch and plateto your email address. As I recall, the winch must be removed to have access to the hidden bolts. There are others here who have done this and will reply.

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Re: Diagram of Keel removal

« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2009, 11:45:39 am »

I can't remember if the bolts holding the winch pass right on through and also hold the keel box, but the winch definitely has to be removed. There are no bolts on the side of the box. The bolts thread into the top plate of the stainless box that hold the keel. With the cable removed, check the condition of the turning block that guides the cable. Mine was badly worn at the axel. It wobbled and allowed the cable to slip off and jam. A machine shop rounded the hole and made a bushing to fit. It is also a good time to have the winch checked-out and serviced. I found a place in NH that actually was familiar with it. The manufacturer, Boston Gear, is still in existence. I believe the place I took the winch to sent it to Boston Gear and they serviced it.

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Re: Diagram of Keel removal

« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2010, 10:45:56 pm »

Just a quick update, had the keel serviced at a local marina in Cape May. I had printed out all the helpful info and pictures that you guys sent to me. Many thanks. Mechanic decided to use a small crane to lift the boat off the trailer and disconnect the keel. It was then sandblasted to remove all rust and he put five coats of epoxy on it. He replaced the keel hoist wire as well. He was so happy with his work that he even bottom coated the whole keep prior to re-attaching it. Since bringing the boat home, we on the East Coast have had a terrible winter with Nor'easter after Nor'easter some with snow, so the boat is still under a tarp and sitting in the driveway. Can't wait to get her ready and over to the slip. Next project will be a rudder replacement. Ha. It never ends..... Shocked

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Re: Diagram of Keel removal

« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2010, 12:06:47 am »

I'm glad all worked with the keel overhaul. Did you try out raising and lowering it? I assume you did. When mine was done, the boat was put up on jack stands high enough to lower the keel completely. I lowered and raised it a number of times to make sure all worked well. Did you check the whole in the keel where the large stainless pin goes to hold the keel in place when its fully lowered? My keel was reconditioned same as yours and all the coats of epoxy had reduced the hole so the pin did not fit (epoxy sagged into the bottom of the hole). It was easy enough to fix by reaming out the bottom of the hole. I'm glad I saw the problem before the boat launched.

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