TheBrumNavy
Active Member
Hello I am looking for contacts that have experince of having changed Keels bolts, particularly on Beneateu's ( I have a First345 ). Any usefull information readily received.
keel Bolts - Replcement
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jcmmarine
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I have changed keel bolts on a Seamaster.
Survey said it was required.
Yard quoted £1200
Obtained £1000 reduction on the boats sale price.
New bolts cost £56
It took me 3 days but estimated only about 14 hours work to replace them.
Prices as of 2001
Survey said it was required.
Yard quoted £1200
Obtained £1000 reduction on the boats sale price.
New bolts cost £56
It took me 3 days but estimated only about 14 hours work to replace them.
Prices as of 2001
oldsaltoz
Well-Known Member
Normal practice is to remove and replace them one at a time, no lift out required unless you need to reseal the hull to keel interface.
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TheBrumNavy
Active Member
Hi Very interested in your experience, how difficult was it to remove existing bolts, was it a case of soaking in release oil for days and then attacking with a socket set, or did you need specialised equipment e.g. a hydralic torque wrench do you have any photo's of job in underway ??
My e-mail address Les.collier@shustoke.myzen.co.uk
My e-mail address Les.collier@shustoke.myzen.co.uk