Part of my keel overhaul, I decided to replace what may have been the original rope for the keel. It is 5/16 X 11' woven synthetic. Just for grins I'm tempted to replace it with another piece of rope - but you folks who have transitioned to steel cable, what size are you using?
Having asked the questions a few thoughts come to mind:
I wonder if rope won't buzz like steel cable when making good headway?
I wonder if rope, being larger diameter, helps keep the water from occasionally sloshing up the reel hose?
I wonder if cats had opposable thumbs, could they open their own cat food cans?
Oh no, more keel stuff?
Oh no, more keel stuff?
Tranquil Chaos
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Hey Paul I have to agree with Alan Cats don't need the thumbs as long as they have pets like me.
As far as the keel cable goes I know both my C-22's had stainless steel originally (7mm). I think you could go up in size if you want but I'm not sure I would use rope as it would strech much more and the winding and water would weaken the rope much faster.
I have a cork in the eng of my thru hull tube to stop the water from comeing up and it werks very well.
As far as the keel cable goes I know both my C-22's had stainless steel originally (7mm). I think you could go up in size if you want but I'm not sure I would use rope as it would strech much more and the winding and water would weaken the rope much faster.
I have a cork in the eng of my thru hull tube to stop the water from comeing up and it werks very well.
I was taking my surmization from the Chrysler-22 Parts manual, Detail - C, page 333-8. It calls out a daunhaul line of 8 feet. The picture appears to have a line rather than a cable.
And I want to thank you for the cat answers. I've been asking that question for years and this is the first group with answers!
And I want to thank you for the cat answers. I've been asking that question for years and this is the first group with answers!
Tranquil Chaos
I have not seen rope used for anything other than a dagger/center board. For an 850lb keel I think Stainless steel cable is the way to go. $1.50 per foot. 316 SS 3/16" 7/19 cable with a breaking strength at 3210 lbs or 1/4" with a breaking strength of 5600 lbs. The boat only needs about $15.00 worth. Cheep insurance.
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I'm voting cable as well. A search turns up another thread on the subject at
http://www.chryslersailors.com/discussi ... ectra+keel
http://www.chryslersailors.com/discussi ... ectra+keel