How to re-bed your keel: what NOT to do
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Over the past couple of weeks I have managed to get my keel resurfaced and firmly re-attached to the hull. I made so many easily-avoidable mistakes, in this video, watch how I get the keel back on, and let me tell you about everything you should NOT do when you put your keel back on.
- Make sure you have enough epoxy/sealant on hand!
- Make sure you use the correct epoxy hardener!
- Don't let the keel come back down once you have lifted it into the epoxy or sealant!
- Make sure your keel is aligned to the vertical axis of the boat!
- Buy the right tools for the job, or borrow your friends' (thanks Dan!)
Estimated Costs (your mileage may vary):
$700 yard/lift costs (in San Carlos, Mexico)
$300 raw materials (epoxy and sealant)
$120 new 316 stainless nuts/washers/lock rings
$100 new backing plates (304 stainless, 3/16 thickness)
$300 tools (torque wrench, XL socket set, drive extensions)
Music: Dancing - Neil Frances