Bi-polar 22 owner with a keel repair

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:58 pm

Hi Moonshine Jim,

I believe the answer to these all these questions is yes. The problem is I'm not the one with the info. I've helped on a keel job but thank goodness don't need to do the job on my C-22.

Captain Scott a.k.a. 69shark did the keel job on his boat and I got to help. Here's Captain Scotts web site with the photo and steps to do the keel job.
http://captainscottsailing.com/ then click on Lady Jo, then click on Keel Pin Repair What we did. This will show you the photos and the steps.

As for the parts themselves I will have Captain Scott answer those specifics. The parts were beautifully made but a bit spendy as I recall, custom job in stainless steel, one off. But I believe the people who made them have the specs to make more.

Alas you will have to wait for 69shark, Captain Scott to fill in these details I fear. You know I think his web site has his phone number on it. You could give him a call.

Thanks
Alan

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:51 am

Hello, I think once you take them out you can derive enough information from the pocket they live in and what's left, that a machine shop can reproduce them. They're strait up and simple little brackets. Just plan to use a saws all to cut the pin on either side of the keel.

Moonshine Jim · Post by **Moonshine Jim** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:05 pm

Thanks Alan,
I'm going to reach out to Captain Scott about the specs and who manufactured it for him.

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:48 pm

Your going to love the boat even more with the new keel pin. The keel pin was done 2 owners before me. I love sailing my boat you will too. Hang in there we'll get you the answer and I do agree with Jmckamey. You will get a surprising amount of data from the the pocket where the hardware sits.

Thanks
Alan