dylanwinter
Well-Known Member
So, next question
do pageant keels go wobbly
do they need re-enforcing
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do pageant keels go wobbly
do they need re-enforcing
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Westerly Pageant Keels - wobbly?
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Searush
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I've not heard of one doing so, but that doesn't mean it's never happened. But the boat is smaller & lighter & so are the keels. I guess the lay-up is just as strong but the forces are less.
pikeyrm
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it has been known if the boat dries out between tides it will create flex in the joints
Searush
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Not a problem unless in DEEP mud. The vast majority of Laurent Giles twin keels (and there are several thousand of them) have been drying out twice a day for between 20 & 40 years without problems. Centaurs (& only certain Centaurs) were recognised to have a possible weaknes & were recalled for modification, no other model was ever recalled for keel strengthening.
They were designed to dry out twice a day for ever.
billdash
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I suggest you check out the Westerly Owners forum. There's a number of threads on bilge keels E.g. http://www.westerly-owners.co.uk/woaforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1592
A quick look suggest that Griffons and Centaurs suffered most; with Konsorts and Pageants it is not unknown. I nearly bought a Warwick once (and now rather wish I had) that had its bilge keels strengthened with four tailor-made cross-wise s/s u-tubes each; looked an absolutely bulletproof but very expensive job.
A quick look suggest that Griffons and Centaurs suffered most; with Konsorts and Pageants it is not unknown. I nearly bought a Warwick once (and now rather wish I had) that had its bilge keels strengthened with four tailor-made cross-wise s/s u-tubes each; looked an absolutely bulletproof but very expensive job.
