What is this thing?
- gregcrawford
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What is this thing?
Hi all:
In looking at my new (to me) 1976 C22, I see the keel pivot assembly in the storage space under the dinette. It has all kinds of goop on it, and also on the other side under the rubber plug, so I have to assume it is probably leaking.
But my question is: What is the 3/4" pipe flange, nipple, and cap just above and aft of the keel pivot? I have the original manual for the boat, and I didn't see this thing mentioned.
Thank you,
In looking at my new (to me) 1976 C22, I see the keel pivot assembly in the storage space under the dinette. It has all kinds of goop on it, and also on the other side under the rubber plug, so I have to assume it is probably leaking.
But my question is: What is the 3/4" pipe flange, nipple, and cap just above and aft of the keel pivot? I have the original manual for the boat, and I didn't see this thing mentioned.
Thank you,
- gregcrawford
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Greg,
First welcome aboard. You say you got your C-22 from Mid ohio?
Where exactly? I am from the Cols area and sailing w/ my C-22 for the last 3 years. Just curious? Havent seen many around!
The piece you are asking about is the snubber. Fran is correct. It is basically a bumper for the keel.
We re-did our keel pins this past spring and an ole timer w/ lots of sailboat exp. said to take it out we dont need it. Do not have one anymore.
Best of luck w/ your new boat.
First welcome aboard. You say you got your C-22 from Mid ohio?
Where exactly? I am from the Cols area and sailing w/ my C-22 for the last 3 years. Just curious? Havent seen many around!
The piece you are asking about is the snubber. Fran is correct. It is basically a bumper for the keel.
We re-did our keel pins this past spring and an ole timer w/ lots of sailboat exp. said to take it out we dont need it. Do not have one anymore.
Best of luck w/ your new boat.
Jeffrey
Fore Sail
1976 C-22
Fore Sail
1976 C-22
I wouldnt touch it!!!! chances are that pipe fitting is well corroded, and is going to require a lot of torque to break it free...you might end up breaking something...including the seal. The "goop" is normal and is more than likely 5200 marine sealant. The more the better.
I disagree with the sailboat expert mga1951 is referring to. I had to do the keel pin replacement on my boat this summer. I took out the piece you are questioning and found the plywood core to be rotting so I glassed over the hole and did away with the piece...BIG MISTAKE!!!! Now my keel slaps around...it makes a very uncomfortable sound.
I disagree with the sailboat expert mga1951 is referring to. I had to do the keel pin replacement on my boat this summer. I took out the piece you are questioning and found the plywood core to be rotting so I glassed over the hole and did away with the piece...BIG MISTAKE!!!! Now my keel slaps around...it makes a very uncomfortable sound.
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Thanks for the information. I bought the boat from a gentleman in Anna, Ohio. He had owned a Chrysler 20 previously, and had just bought a Catalina 25. He had both boats in the driveway when I went up there. He said it was a great boat and sailed wonderfully and he was going to miss it. He stood at the end of his driveway and watched until we drove out of sight...
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Okay, you said you have the Original Manual for the boat??????? 1976 C-22, SCORE!
Do you have a scanner? Can you scan the whole thing and post it, pretty please with a halyard on top. We all collect this data. We like PDF, jpg, etc.
Thanks
Alan
Do you have a scanner? Can you scan the whole thing and post it, pretty please with a halyard on top. We all collect this data. We like PDF, jpg, etc.
Thanks
Alan
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Welcome Greg!
I have a '76 also,, cool! When I redid my keel pin I put in UHMW shims to keep the keel from banging around like tnc110 refers. The piece you ask about did that originally and yes it can get all corroded and leak, mine did. So I'm all for pulling it out and sealing it up.. you should consider dropping the keel and checking your keel pin and brackets anyway,, there are stories on this forum of leaks and keels falling off from bad pins and brackets.
It's a PIA job but worth doing for the piece of mind...
Billy
I have a '76 also,, cool! When I redid my keel pin I put in UHMW shims to keep the keel from banging around like tnc110 refers. The piece you ask about did that originally and yes it can get all corroded and leak, mine did. So I'm all for pulling it out and sealing it up.. you should consider dropping the keel and checking your keel pin and brackets anyway,, there are stories on this forum of leaks and keels falling off from bad pins and brackets.
It's a PIA job but worth doing for the piece of mind...
Billy
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Thanks guys.
You've got my curiosity up now. I will try some PB Blaster and soak this pipe cap to get it off. I want to know if there still is a nylon rod in there! If not, I can put one in there.
I have read enough to know the keel can cause some serious damage if the cable breaks, so I am replacing the cable and plan to drop the keel and check the pivot assembly. If necessary, I am prepared to fabricate a new stainless pivot assembly.
I will scan the manual and a cool review from Trailer Sailor and make them available, hopefully this week, work permitting.
You've got my curiosity up now. I will try some PB Blaster and soak this pipe cap to get it off. I want to know if there still is a nylon rod in there! If not, I can put one in there.
I have read enough to know the keel can cause some serious damage if the cable breaks, so I am replacing the cable and plan to drop the keel and check the pivot assembly. If necessary, I am prepared to fabricate a new stainless pivot assembly.
I will scan the manual and a cool review from Trailer Sailor and make them available, hopefully this week, work permitting.
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- gregcrawford
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Did you steal my boat?? (No, wait, mine still sitting in the driveway) My boat came with the original manual, and among other things, a Trailer Sailor review printed out with notes the original owner wrote, what a coincidence!gregcrawford wrote:Thanks guys.
You've got my curiosity up now. I will try some PB Blaster and soak this pipe cap to get it off. I want to know if there still is a nylon rod in there! If not, I can put one in there.
I have read enough to know the keel can cause some serious damage if the cable breaks, so I am replacing the cable and plan to drop the keel and check the pivot assembly. If necessary, I am prepared to fabricate a new stainless pivot assembly.
I will scan the manual and a cool review from Trailer Sailor and make them available, hopefully this week, work permitting.
Gus
1976 Chrysler 22 Halve Maen - Sail # 595