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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-03-2023, 13:32
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

... AGREED, and that is why I engaged the designers of the boat to do just that. Initial posting....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-03-2023, 18:43
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Still in the design phase. Initially, Farr thought some removal is an option. How much, and where is still being figured out.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-03-2023, 11:37
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Yep, per initial post, I am working with one of the (2) senior Naval Architects @ Farr...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2023, 15:51
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Made some design changes. Made cutouts a bit smaller such that the lower edge of cutouts is near lower edge of keel bolts. Hopefully, there's minimal bending...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2023, 14:40
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Yes, that's the concern! I may have to remove less lead than I wanted. Farr office has now advised me 'no cutouts' below bolt ends!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2023, 14:14
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Yep, it sounds like with practice, this is doable. I'll watch some ice and tree carving with chainsaw videos for hints (haha).

My last concern re this project is that the lead keel will still...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2023, 10:30
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Wow, can you speak to the ability to control the cut with a chain saw? I'm leaning this way. Considering a small electric chainsaw.
Thank you.
Ben
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2023, 10:27
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Thanks. OK. I'm hoping to find a small electric chainsaw that might work. The blade width needs to be kinda small so I can stay away from keel bolts ±3. I'd like too have a rounded cut left in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2023, 10:23
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Great PHOTO! Thanks for sharing.
Personally, I have no experience w/chain saws (bucket list haha) though I'm quite experienced with many other cutting methods/tools. My concern with the chain saw...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2023, 13:47
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Yes, I have been in contact with Mars Keel! While they are fine with making me the split bulb they will not offer me any advice re cutting out sections of the keel to subtract weight...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2023, 13:20
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

I was going to do this. However, the down side is that one is always lugging around 4-5 crew members (800#s) at the bottom of the keel. Whether light air, up wind or downwind. IE, the boat will be...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2023, 12:52
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

UPDATE, at this point I have decided to get rid of the hole idea and instead create cut outs via 1" corner diameter bores and then using a sawzall/circular saw to make straight cuts. This method...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-02-2023, 11:14
Replies: 48
Views: 4,553
Posted By Capt Ben
Keel Modification: Increase stability

Sailors,
I am considering attempting to increase the stability of my boat without adding weight. I have consulted w/Farr (the designer of the boat) and had them verify that the keel structure...
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