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Post by Seagem on Mar 6, 2012 15:32:37 GMT
Safely leaning against the wall thanks for the advice!
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Post by MalcolmP on Mar 6, 2012 17:05:12 GMT
Safely leaning against the wall thanks for the advice! Looks perfect - I will definitely give it a go this season in our 39i
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Post by rhb on Mar 7, 2012 0:44:58 GMT
Be a bit careful and observant. On our 42I, when slipped with the keel bottom resting on a plank on the cradle, there is a lot of force on the sealed joint between the fin and the hull. I don't think there is any risk of structural damage, but when we allow this to happen the sealant right at the top-front of the keel tends to separate from the hull. I imagine it could eventually begin to seep or leak at that point.
I know this doesn't help with what you're trying to do but when slipping our boat I try to support the weight aft with a big rigging strop connected to the cradle. This keeps the aft end of the bulb from exerting a lever effect on the front of the fin attach point and it seems to help avoid the problem I describe.
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Post by Seagem on Mar 7, 2012 9:08:29 GMT
Thanks for that, I will bear it in mind when I have her lifted out later in the year. I am hoping to coppercoat the bottom once he weather warms up (if it ever does lol!)
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