Keel Time

[delwarne]

Obligatto is now 24 yrs young and she's getting a smile in the front of the hull keel joint. we've decided to move her to the coast and this needs to be addressed. so its keel time in real time.
She does have her own cradle so a stand can be fabricated to steady. the keel. Does the mast need to be stepped? can't remember bolt config.
Any advise will be welcomed.
thx in advance

Del Warne
Obligatto 35/3
hulll # 287 1987

 

[Loren Beach]

More E-35-3 Keel stuff

Your question seems complementary to this earlier keel re-bed thread.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=3448&referrerid=28

We could even combine with that thread, if no one objects.

Regards,
Loren

 

[delwarne]

More info needed on dropping the keel

I've read the thread and it has helped but I should have asked a better question. Being some distance from our boat I need to build a parts list, tool list and most important a procedure for dropping this piece of lead. I am mechanically inclined and can imagine many ways to proceed but maybe someone can detail the process including tools required , benchmarks for cleaning mating surfaces , etc.
Thx in advance
Del

 

[rwthomas1]

If you want to know what fun you are in for and the possible pitfalls, check out the link to my project. http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=5797&highlight=E38+keel

RT