Swing keel Stuck up

[DAle]

Boat has been on trailer for 3 yrs before a tempting to lower swing keel. any sugestions on lowering tools, etc, Can it be done from inside.

 

[Justin - O'day Owners' Web]

I'd do it from below

Dale -I would try suspending the boat - do it right, please don't get smushed (insert applicable legal disclaimer here) - and using a pressure washer to blow any gook (note use of technical marine term)that might be holding the board up.If that doesn't work you may have a swollen board from water getting into it. Unlikely since the boat has been out of the water for years, but you never know. Read the article on the link below for more info.Justin - O'day Owners' Web

 

[David Patelke]

bound up CB

I don't think there is any way to free a board from above. I had a small twig wrap around the lifting line and jam the board when it was raised.

 

[J. Folds]

Try from above and below

When the board got stuck on my Oday 22 I cut the rope that was used to pull the board up and took a small metal rod and a hammer to hit the board through the small hole. The board came down just enough so that I could drill a small hole through the board. I then attached a piece of rope through the hole and was able to pull it down. If you need help getting the boat on blocks. Email me at Mscn78@aol.com