Catalina 25 swing keel question

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Captnkev25

Captnkev25

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Mar 8, 2011
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Catalina 25 Long island
I have a 1984 C25 SR SW and was wondering the school of thought for running with the keel halfway down? I sail in the Great South Bay of Long Island so my depths greatly vary. I understand the danger of hitting an obstruction with the keel while halfway up and it letting go and smashing the trunk. Aside from that very real danger I was wondering what other owners of this boat do. Is it always all up or all down?

Kevin (1984 C25 Standard Rig, Swing Keel, Traditional Interior)
 
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Mike1956

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 22 PA
Although I don't have personal knowledge on C25s, I have owned two C22s and been sailing them for about decade. Both are swing keels. Prior to those I owned a 16 ft Neptune, also a swing keel. I sail on a shallow inland lake which has some shoals in unexpected places. Most of the time I am able to avoid them due to first hand knowledge :redface:. I always sail with the keel fully down. I don't use the locking pin, because I spoke directly with Catalina Yachts and was advised that disastrous damage to the keel trunk could result in a grounding and possibly even cause the boat to sink. I am aware of the possibility of similar damage to the trunk if the keel cable would break. I replaced the cable on my first boat, and I inspect the cable yearly on my current boat.
 
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