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Topic: Working on the keel scew
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windy island
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posted September 06, 2004 05:11 PM
   
I’ve just finished greasing the brass screw. I took photos of the event. Could anyone help me by giving me the information I need to post the pictures?IP: 209.195.116.64 |
2short S565
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posted September 06, 2004 08:02 PM
Go to photobucket.com and open a site (ya its free).
Upload your pic to there.
Copy and paste the IMAGE link of the pic to your post here. Will be in format [IMG]link[/IMG].IP: 67.70.4.182 |
Shortstay
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posted September 06, 2004 11:01 PM
Great minds think alike, windy! I finally attacked that project too. I started a thread on the topic a while back. http://www.vaxxine.com/clsailboats/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000612.html I'm guessing the screw on Shortstay hasn't been done in a long while, if ever! The pop rivets on the top plate were still pristene & the screw itself was dry as a bone. No wonder I busted a nut cranking it up & down. It should be slippery as a greased pig now. I'm eager to get out soon just to raise & lower it a few times.  ------------------
Kevin
Shortstay III, #901 IP: 198.115.167.23 |
Canadian Sailor
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posted September 07, 2004 04:15 PM
I have a feeling that this conversation isn't new...------------------
Canadian Sailor ;)
"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you
criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes." IP: 209.226.189.84 |
windy island
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posted September 14, 2004 10:50 PM
This is the handle for my keel screw from my POIP: 209.195.117.80 |
windy island
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posted September 15, 2004 09:53 AM
Keel blocked up
table & housing removed. I didn't have rivets. 4 bolts held the top plpate
[img] http://www.dotphoto.com/SAN1/6A/1B/72/i6A1B7206-EC83-4156-BE69-A9078B6222C9.jpg[/img]
The bearings are in good condition. I have a new bearing package. I'll check again in the spring.
I'm all screwed up but not bent out of shape
I used a lot of marine grease
I put it all back together and lowered the keel all the way down. It is much easier to raise now.IP: 209.217.117.198 |
Shortstay
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posted September 15, 2004 11:49 AM
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Originally posted by windy island:
I put it all back together and lowered the keel all the way down. It is much easier to raise now.
Amen! We went out last weekend & it was soooo much easier.
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Kevin
Shortstay III, #901 IP: 198.115.167.24 |
Ken
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posted September 15, 2004 02:44 PM
Great shots of the keel job. So that's what the keel looks like! A cross member on the trailer prevents lowering it when thew boat's out of the water so I never got a chance to see it in 16 years. (except with swim goggles)IP: 141.117.228.250 |
2short S565
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posted September 15, 2004 09:27 PM
Yes a good job on pics.I got real intimate with my keel this spring when I removed it for a rebuild. I spent maybe two weeks on it reinforcing, faring and barrier painting it to close to racing quality finish. Unless I moved the trailer axel back I also couldn't lower it more than 8". But what do I know I don't even own a boat at this point  (Dam I miss my boat) IP: 67.68.136.107 |
Eric
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posted September 15, 2004 10:58 PM
Wow, very cool windy!I'll be tackling this job before next spring as well. Interesting comments about the trailers prohibiting lowering of the keel fully. I'm able to lower my keel almost completely to the ground. If I get the trailer wheels up on 2x10's, I can get it down about 90 turns IIRC[It's been a while ] Also windy, it looks like you have some interesting wood trim inside your cabin. Adds a nice touch. If you're able, could you post some pics? Thanks for sharing.
Eric IP: 130.63.85.93 |
windy island
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posted September 16, 2004 04:52 PM
Eric, I'll try to get pics this weekend and post on Monday.
2short, thanks for your info on posting photo's, unfortunately, they wanted me to registed between midnight and 4am. I registered with dotphoto and used your instructions. Thanks again.
On a future post I hope we can discuss the finish on your keel.
My new 3500lbs axel moved back, the new 13" wheels and new tongue jack have made it possible for me to lower the keel all the way down. I need to back onto a piece of 2 X and raise the jack.IP: 209.217.117.198 |
windy island
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posted September 16, 2004 04:54 PM
No one commented on me being all screwed up and bent out of shape.IP: 209.217.117.198 |
Eric
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posted September 16, 2004 06:56 PM
Arrgghhh!!     IP: 130.63.85.93 |
