Hunter212; dropped the centerboard (keel) while pulling the boat out of the lake. As the trailer came up the incline of the boat ramp the end of the keel was ground off. Would like any information about the keel, does it have a lead center, what is the composite of the material. Have attached a few pictures to try and explain what I am trying to say. Is there a way I can jack the boat up off the trailer without damaging the boat, where would I put the cribbing. Any information is welcome. Thank You.
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Ouch!!
Looks like you have a fiberglass repair job.Take a look at this thread that discusses centerboard repair. In there, post 11 indicated his Hunter 20 had an iron keel.
Looks like you have a fiberglass repair job.Take a look at this thread that discusses centerboard repair. In there, post 11 indicated his Hunter 20 had an iron keel.
Swing Keel / Centerboard removal & maintenance: Hunter 22
Hi Everyone, With the nice weather this weekend, I got to the marina and pulled the keel off my 1983 Hunter 22. It was really loose so I figured that the nylon bushing had worn and will need replacement. Removal was straightforward since the boat is on blocks & stands in the yard and not on...
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Not a big deal to fix. First you will need to get it off the trailer. Do you have a picnic table and a strong oak tree near by? If so, park the boat under a stout branch... lower the trailer tongue all the way, put the picnic table under the transom... maybe sacrifice an old life jacket on the table top to keep the bottom from getting scuffed and then raise the tongue. This will lift the transom off of the trailer. Then run a heavy tow strap under the bow and up into the oak branch... release the bow eye strap on the boat and ratchet the bow off of the trailer. Pull the trailer out. lower the keel a little and then take a grinding wheel and remove any loose fiberglass. Feather the edges of the damaged area into the clean fiberglass and then lay about three layers of fiberglass cloth over the damaged areas ... I'd recommend epoxy resin and not polyester. Fair it with filling compound (not bondo) and paint. It will take a single afternoon to fix.
@JimInPB has or had one of these boats so might be able to comment on how hard it would be to get the board out of the boat.
I think I read somewhere the board is about 150lbs so although it would be easier to work on if it was out, perhaps not be easier to accomplish the end goal.
Please ensure the boat is securely suspended if you choose to work under it
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