Swing Keel Question Aquarius 23

[toddfather]

Hello. My swing keel is stuck in my Aquarius 23. The vessel is on blocks now. What should I do to get that swing keel out and fix this problem.

Thank you in advance! You are appreciated.

 

[sail sfbay]

Welcome to the forum!!

You might find this YouTube video helpful on how this guy lifted his swing keel sailboat off his trailer, moved his trailer away, removed the swing keel, repaired it, re-install it then lowered the sailboat back onto the trailer: (7) DIY Sailboat Swing Keel Removal and Repair parker dawson midship 26 - YouTube

 

[toddfather]

Welcome to the forum!!

I had not seen that video before. I will attempt to do this tomorrow. Thank you!

-Todd

 

[sail sfbay]

toddfather..........please be VERY careful and maybe use 2 slings and ensure the sailboat is safely and securely supported at each end.

 

[jssailem]

Todd. You can not make a mistake about secuing the boat before you get under it.

Welcome to the forum. We would like to see you here for many years to come. Working under a boat especially if you going to be “dropping “ a stuck board is a danger not to be taken lightly. Have help near by. You know what is said about working under a car when it is on the jacks. It goes double for a boat.