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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-08-2012, 11:36

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New Swing Keel Idea ?

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Posted By captainblue

Re: New Swing Keel Idea?

thanks Capt.fred for the pics.. thats what Ive got in mind, but I have room for a longer lever which I think will make it easier to maneuver.

I cant quite make out the pulley system - can you...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-08-2012, 09:59

Replies: 13

New Swing Keel Idea ?

Views: 4,223

Posted By captainblue

Re: New Swing Keel Idea?

There is room withing the keel housing for the 'up' lever, which would be at 90 degrees to the waterline when the keel was up. I looked at the idea of a worm drive, but there is no fail safe for...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-08-2012, 09:55

Replies: 13

New Swing Keel Idea ?

Views: 4,223

Posted By captainblue

Re: New Swing Keel Idea?

The board is old and needs replacing anyway. I was thinking about using coated steel and a hydraulic ram, but I dont like the idea of anything (neither ram or line) being in the water. Having a lever...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-08-2012, 09:07

Replies: 13

New Swing Keel Idea ?

Views: 4,223

Posted By captainblue

New Swing Keel Idea ?

I have an old John Alden44 with a swing keel that has never really functioned properly. (I can force it up for the bahamas or lock it down off shore).
Im thinking of a radical new design and would...

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