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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-05-2014, 12:37

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

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Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Yes it is a good article and points to the inherent weakness in many high aspect racer/cruiser keel structures. It is also quite balanced and suggests the different ways that bolted on keels can/have...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-05-2014, 13:04

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

Views: 15,734

Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

The old S&S Swans are a timeless design. I had an early Tartan 44 S&S and it was very similar in appearance. The Swans were very tough boats and that's why many of them are being cherished and...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-05-2014, 11:55

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

Views: 15,734

Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

That information begs the question...do any of the boat builders tell customers that their boat was designed to last for 5 years with extensive offshore use or 20-30 years if you are a weekend...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-05-2014, 11:31

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

Views: 15,734

Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Dave, your comment on life limits brings a thought back to mind when I was BS'ing with a British Surveyor who commented on a well used racer cruiser "they are finally building boats that have a very...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-05-2014, 10:45

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

Views: 15,734

Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Dave, of course everything written in these forms is speculation except for the facts that 4 men died after a keel was lost on a racer/cruiser.
There are many manufacturers that have been building...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-05-2014, 10:19

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

Views: 15,734

Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Yes Dave I understand that you need saltwater to get SS to corrode but there are other choices that are very strong and impervious to crevice corrosion but a builder who saves a few bucks installing...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-05-2014, 09:59

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

Views: 15,734

Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Stainless bolts are the cheap seats for holding on keels, yes I know all the production builders use them but crevice corrosion is alive and well with this method.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-05-2014, 03:27

Replies: 107

Cheeki Rafiki

Views: 15,734

Posted By robert sailor

Re: Cheeki Rafiki

My view of the world is that keels should not fall off, period! I'll add a caveat to that statement..if they do fall off they should take half the bottom of the boat with them. I don't care if its a...

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