Are new keel hangers necessary?

[David W]

I'm getting set to drop the keel on my new to me 1976 Cat 22.
I know I need the bushing but am not sure if the new hangers are necessary. I have the equipment to make large diameter washers of any thickness from stainless steel to take up any play between the keel and the hangers.
Just wondering what other folks have done when rehabbing their keels.
Thanks!

 

[pclarksurf]

my insanity contained here:

The Many Stages of Keel (a photo retrospective) Parts 1-3

Was dragging through the photos looking for goodness knows what and decided there's no value in having all that data floating around -- share it: In the hope that it's useful, interesting or just a insight into my own version of C22 madness, I leave you the many stages of Keel 1) Pull it (and...

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The Many Stages of Keel Bracket Assembly (a photo retrospective) Part 1,2 and 3

We took a deep dive on Keel -- but for those contemplating replacing and manipulating your keel hanger brackets/ pin and surrounding surfaces: I've outlined my progress migrating from the old style assembly (1973) to the new (CD purchased). Step 1) Evaluate your existing circumstances. This...

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I took the approach that I only wanted to touch it once while it was off, so I went full send. I would change the bushing and the bracket together-- makes good mechanical sense to change all the surfaces together, but no doubt you could get away with it depending on condition.

 

[David W]

my insanity contained here:

The Many Stages of Keel (a photo retrospective) Parts 1-3

Was dragging through the photos looking for goodness knows what and decided there's no value in having all that data floating around -- share it: In the hope that it's useful, interesting or just a insight into my own version of C22 madness, I leave you the many stages of Keel 1) Pull it (and...

forums.sailboatowners.com

The Many Stages of Keel Bracket Assembly (a photo retrospective) Part 1,2 and 3

We took a deep dive on Keel -- but for those contemplating replacing and manipulating your keel hanger brackets/ pin and surrounding surfaces: I've outlined my progress migrating from the old style assembly (1973) to the new (CD purchased). Step 1) Evaluate your existing circumstances. This...

forums.sailboatowners.com

I took the approach that I only wanted to touch it once while it was off, so I went full send. I would change the bushing and the bracket together-- makes good mechanical sense to change all the surfaces together, but no doubt you could get away with it depending on condition.

Thank you! I’ll give your thread a good read. I’m inclined to do the same thing; once and done. For a good few years anyway.

 

[john renfro]

I'm getting set to drop the keel on my new to me 1976 Cat 22.
I know I need the bushing but am not sure if the new hangers are necessary. I have the equipment to make large diameter washers of any thickness from stainless steel to take up any play between the keel and the hangers.
Just wondering what other folks have done when rehabbing their keels.
Thanks!

You may not need new hangers you won't know until you get them off. When I removed my keel two of the mounting bolts snapped off on removal and required drilling out the old bolts. Good luck.