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S&S Swan General - Swan 38 - screw at the bottom aft end of the keel
10 March 2012 - 09:37
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Swante
Join Date: 31 January 2007
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Swan 38 - screw at the bottom aft end of the keel

Anyone,

I am doing some work on the keel and discovered what appears to be a stainless screw on the very bottom of the keel, close to the aft end, see attchad photo. Does anyone know what this is for?

Cheers,

Terje, 38/047
11 March 2012 - 11:16
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Matteosalamon
Join Date: 29 January 2007
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Dear Terje

I think it' s just to fix the bronze plate.

Fair winds!

matteo(38/067 Only You)
11 March 2012 - 17:07
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the professor
Join Date: 02 January 2008
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Terje and Matteo
The purpose of the screw is as mentioned, but pls note that the docking shoe is of stainless steel. There are also docking shoes without visible screws, then there are stainless pins welded to the inside of the shoe.
It appears the keel is covered with GRP. Such a layer does not stick very well to stainless or lead, unless special precautions are taken.
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Best regards
Lars
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