Swing Keel Repair

[Ron_Fran]

We just purchased a 1976 37' Irwin Mk III sailboat with a swing keel that is not operational. The previous owner had promised to fix it, but that didn't happen (a long story). I haven't looked at it, but I am told that the problem is with a broken cable and that the boat must be pulled to make repairs.

We are talking with a boatyard about making the repairs, but of course they can say how long it will take until they actually look at it. Can anyone tell me how difficult this job should be and if parts are readily available.

Thanks, Ron