Modify keel to prevent swing keel from hitting first?
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:19 am
I am new to swing keels and trailerable boats but am pretty handy with working on boats and fiberglass work.
The swing keel on a C-26 protrudes about 2 inches below the bottom of the keel trunk. You cannot place the boat weight directly on the keel pin or swing keel without causing damage.
I am considering building up the perimeter of the keel around the swing keel opening with metal or wood (saturated in epoxy) and covered with fiberglass. Solid enough to take the weight of the boat.
This would allow me to roll the boat directly onto my trailers keel rollers without worrying about misalignement and the weight being directly on the swing keel.
I know one thing sailors love to do almost as much as sailing is to give thier opinions!!!!
Please tell me if you know anyone else that has tried this and why it may or may not work.
Garth
The swing keel on a C-26 protrudes about 2 inches below the bottom of the keel trunk. You cannot place the boat weight directly on the keel pin or swing keel without causing damage.
I am considering building up the perimeter of the keel around the swing keel opening with metal or wood (saturated in epoxy) and covered with fiberglass. Solid enough to take the weight of the boat.
This would allow me to roll the boat directly onto my trailers keel rollers without worrying about misalignement and the weight being directly on the swing keel.
I know one thing sailors love to do almost as much as sailing is to give thier opinions!!!!
Please tell me if you know anyone else that has tried this and why it may or may not work.
Garth