I need to install a new keel cable. The one I have is to short. I need to know what is the proper length that I will need?
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Not sure about the 22, but
On my 25 I used about 12 feet. I bought 15 feet so I knew that I would have enough, then cut off what I did not need. If you can get the boat so the keel is fully down, tie a line to the keel attach point and feed it to the winch, cut and measure, the go buy the real wire rope. You will need to keep 3 turns on the winch when the keel is fully down. Now- all that said, as long as the wire rope fits on the winch when fully wound up, you are ok since the keel will reach the stop block. A little extra is good. Some run with a slack keel line to minimize the "humm" at higher speed.
On my 25 I used about 12 feet. I bought 15 feet so I knew that I would have enough, then cut off what I did not need. If you can get the boat so the keel is fully down, tie a line to the keel attach point and feed it to the winch, cut and measure, the go buy the real wire rope. You will need to keep 3 turns on the winch when the keel is fully down. Now- all that said, as long as the wire rope fits on the winch when fully wound up, you are ok since the keel will reach the stop block. A little extra is good. Some run with a slack keel line to minimize the "humm" at higher speed.
12 ft
Replaced mine this spring (77 Mac 22), 12 ft of 7x19 3/8inch stainless cable. I got mine at Grainger. A local garage door company swaged the end for me at no cost. I repaced the winch while I was at it. Easy job. The guys on this site are a good resource. Glad a beginner like me can chime in on the simple stuff. There is alot on the archives be sure to check there also.
Eric
Replaced mine this spring (77 Mac 22), 12 ft of 7x19 3/8inch stainless cable. I got mine at Grainger. A local garage door company swaged the end for me at no cost. I repaced the winch while I was at it. Easy job. The guys on this site are a good resource. Glad a beginner like me can chime in on the simple stuff. There is alot on the archives be sure to check there also.
Eric
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