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     Scott Corder (Pastcommodore) Rating: N/A |
Sorry it has taken me so long to toss my 2 cents in on your progress. You appear to be doing very well on your project!!! Your plans to re-position the "floors" (I've known that term for some time, but nobody ever seems quite comfortable with it...) seem well founded. My only thought (and I'm sure it is already under consideration) regards making sure they retain (and perhaps even embellish) the continuity of the hull's stiffness from bulkhead to bulkhead near the mast step. Making the keel bolts accessible is also a great idea. On this note: I've recently had opportunity to inspect my bolts and nuts and there is a little rust on them. The yard tells me it is no problem, but it reminded me of all your thoughts on the subject. I have no interest in replacing them now that I have a brand new "grand prix" finished bottom, and have had the keel faired and templated. I think I'll just keep a very good eye on them. If you get the chance, please weigh your keel while it is off the boat and also make a note of the weight stamped on the top surface of the lead. That data would be very useful to the Class effort to research keel weights and discrepencies. I would expect that the yard could get a fairly accurate weight using their travel lift? Wishing you continued success! |
