Santana, USA 5454, had the same problem in our case, a newer keel
eliptical had been installed and was working free from
the upgraded "floors", the orginal hardwood had become delaminated .
The cure was to take the floors out, and upgrade
to a stiffer section designed by merv Owen of Owen and Clarke, we did
not replace wood, but used modern open 60
specifications, not more expensive, easier as its all composite, and
will not have to work about the resins delaminating
from hardwoods, as they can. The boat is much more enjoyable to sail
in a blow now with the stable keel.
Yes it was expensive,
Best Regards
Bill Perrin
-----Original Message-----
From: WiltW@aol.com
To: rizmirian@comcast.net; olson911@SailPix.com
Sent: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 22:38:07 EST
Subject: Re: Advice sought
In a message dated 11/25/2005 6:56:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
rizmirian@comcast.net writes:
However, when the boat was hauled there was more than a quarter inch
gap between the hull and keel, most pronounced on the aft edge. I can
only reach a couple of the keel bolts without tearing up the cabin
sole. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and if so, what was
the fix.
Bob,
Way back in the 90's when my O911 was about 5 years old, the diver
informed me of seeing the hull and keel separating about 1/8". I took
the boat to my boatyard, Mariner, whose staff and owner had been the
yard adjacent to the Ericson dealer and commissioned my boat. I had
the boat hauled and had them address the droopy keel while the hull was
resting on it. I do not recall that they had to do anything about
pulling cabin floorboards. On the other hand, there is now 10 years
more opportunity for nuts to seize on the bolts if the threads have not
had grease smeared on them to help prevent corrosion.
--Wilt
Received on Mon Nov 28 02:15:57 2005