Swing Keel 1st Timer

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May 13, 2012
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mac mac ca
I just got a 1969 Balboa 20 swing keel. She is my first swing keel and have zero idea how to operate the swing and lock , etc. Does anyone have a link to Balboa swing keels for dummies, preferably with photos? I assume its pretty easy. It'd just be nice to be 100% on if the keel is full up or full down ,which direction do I turn the winch to accomplish this and how do I lock it in?
Much thanks.
 
Jan 19, 2010
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Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
There is a Coastal Recreation site on Yahoo and a Balboa 26 site on Yahoo also.

Try there.
 
Jun 9, 2008
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If my memory serves me right, there is a wood piece that runs in the cockpit where a winch hangs. The cable from the winch attaches to the keel so you can raise and lower it safely. The B-20 is a great Lyle Hess design and sails very well. A little light on headroom, but otherwise, good.
 
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