Have any of you folks out there who own a O-day 25 ever installed a new swing keel while the boat is in the water> Do you guys think it can be done?
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Absolutely not
If the configuration is anything like my 1983 23' it is a job getting a swing keel in place on land. CVP
If the configuration is anything like my 1983 23' it is a job getting a swing keel in place on land. CVP
Not to bad
on land if you are talking about a centerboard but underwater is an other story. You have a pin, two wedges, two stainless steel plates and 4 screws. Also most likely it is a two man job with scuba gear and don't drop any of the parts. If the line to lift the centerboard is already there you are better off. I replaced the line last season wile in the water and my lungs were killing me after I finished (just had stopped smoking). I will be taking mine off one more time to bottom paint if you need pictures let me know. I already have some from last time but not of the pin and wedges. Good luck.
on land if you are talking about a centerboard but underwater is an other story. You have a pin, two wedges, two stainless steel plates and 4 screws. Also most likely it is a two man job with scuba gear and don't drop any of the parts. If the line to lift the centerboard is already there you are better off. I replaced the line last season wile in the water and my lungs were killing me after I finished (just had stopped smoking). I will be taking mine off one more time to bottom paint if you need pictures let me know. I already have some from last time but not of the pin and wedges. Good luck.
swing keel c.b.
insert nice friendly body language here. now, whether or not you have a centerboard or a swing keel, neither should be installed in the water. by the way which do you have. gene
insert nice friendly body language here. now, whether or not you have a centerboard or a swing keel, neither should be installed in the water. by the way which do you have. gene
just a thought
Yes I know about the pin and wedges and screws. I was thinking of laying a throw net under the boat to catch any dropped parts. I have changed the line a number of times in the water no big deal there. The problem I am having is....the boat went through Katrina. It is now in my back yard on a trailer sort of. I say that because its a motor boat trailer I borrowed. The repairs are done except for the swing keel. All boat lifts in this area are not up and running yet. I was thinking of digging a hole under the trailer but the really is no room to work. Another thought is to take it to an oil change place and use their pit. Any more thoughts.
Yes I know about the pin and wedges and screws. I was thinking of laying a throw net under the boat to catch any dropped parts. I have changed the line a number of times in the water no big deal there. The problem I am having is....the boat went through Katrina. It is now in my back yard on a trailer sort of. I say that because its a motor boat trailer I borrowed. The repairs are done except for the swing keel. All boat lifts in this area are not up and running yet. I was thinking of digging a hole under the trailer but the really is no room to work. Another thought is to take it to an oil change place and use their pit. Any more thoughts.
Don't do it
I actually thought about doing the same thing, since my boat is already in the water and the only marina in my area that can haul it out charges $250. My advice is don't do it. Your idea about using a pit somewhere is better. By the way, I've been sailing without a centerboard for about a year now with no problems at all. I can tell the difference when close-hauled into a stiff breeze, but otherwise it's been fine. The hull's keel seems to be enough for easy to moderate sailing.
I actually thought about doing the same thing, since my boat is already in the water and the only marina in my area that can haul it out charges $250. My advice is don't do it. Your idea about using a pit somewhere is better. By the way, I've been sailing without a centerboard for about a year now with no problems at all. I can tell the difference when close-hauled into a stiff breeze, but otherwise it's been fine. The hull's keel seems to be enough for easy to moderate sailing.
What about
You might try jacking up the trailer and setting it on blocks or running the tires up on railroad ties or somthing to get it a little higher off the ground. Somtning else you might think about. Unlike power boats, most sailboat trailers are set up for the weight of the boat to set on the keel, if the weight is on the hull, you might be deforming the hull. Good luck, Herb
You might try jacking up the trailer and setting it on blocks or running the tires up on railroad ties or somthing to get it a little higher off the ground. Somtning else you might think about. Unlike power boats, most sailboat trailers are set up for the weight of the boat to set on the keel, if the weight is on the hull, you might be deforming the hull. Good luck, Herb
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