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28-02-2018, 17:47

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Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

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Posted By Polux

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

I agree that it makes sense preventative maintenance the problem is that we need first to have information about that, information that does not exist in what regards stress and metal fatigue on keel...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

28-02-2018, 11:35

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Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

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Posted By Polux

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

In what regards those that sail on serious races under ISAF (now World sailing) ruling they would not have a say and will have to do what is necessary, including inspections, if they make them...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

28-02-2018, 04:34

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,366

Posted By Polux

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

"There will probably be a criterion that takes into account the sailing time and the number of nautical miles covered"

Sometimes this things are 8 or 80 but in what regards several countries in...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

27-02-2018, 19:37

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Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,366

Posted By Polux

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

You may want to have again a look this post https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/wa-bunbury-and-return-ocean-race-finistere-davidson-50-a-197889.html#post2584749
where there are more ...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

10-02-2018, 07:29

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

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Posted By Polux

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

They are stainless steel, they can look good and due to have been subjected to countless efforts have only apart of their original strength due to metal fatigue. That's why chainplates should be...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

10-02-2018, 07:23

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,366

Posted By Polux

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

It is something you cannot see without taking the keel out. If a boat has more than 20 years a serious inception should be made even if no cracks appear on the hull, specially if the boat is used...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-02-2018, 14:48

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,366

Posted By Polux

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

A Columbia 28 from 1969. They restored the old boat. I wonder if they put the keel down and substitute all the bolts. Ona boat with that age all metal parts need to be replaced.

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