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Initially Posted - 03/29/2006 :  13:58:50  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
From: "existentialkayaker"
Date: Tue Dec 28, 2004 5:36 pm
Subject: A hole near the keel bolts...what for?


Do the rest of you have a single large hole near your keel bolts? The
hole looks like something the manufacturer put there. I emailed them
asking what it is for, but no response. If you don't know what I'm
talking about, look in the photos section of this club in the Swimmer
folder and the picture Keel hole. I'm surmising it's an inspection
hole, but for what? The keel stub?

Anyone got a clue?

Thanks.
Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:28:27

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 :  14:13:15  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
From: "chris mckillip"
Date: Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:29 pm
Subject: Re: A hole near the keel bolts...what for?


On my Capri 25, All of the keel bolts have been replaced and are in
different locations than Catalina placed them. All of the original
holes have been epoxied up and glassed over. It was done 5 years ago
by Tulsa sail craft. The inside was totaly redone. The bulkheads
were replaced and painted, The bottom wood partitions in the storage
lockers were replaced, and the hull was lined with a tan vinyl. It
looks very nice. I have a hole in the back of the keel sump that
allows water from the floor to pour into the area under the floor.
Its pretty handy because I can tell if the boat is holding any
water. I just plug the Dewalt wet and dry vacume in the hole and
suck the water out.

Any progress with the windows yet? I noticed that the tiller post
cap on my boat has a stress crack on the bottom where the rudder
shaft and tiller connect. I have to replace this do to the fact I
dont want to replace my rudder, because it sank into davy jones
locker.

Chris McKillip
Edited by - Ericson33 on 03/29/2006 16:28:42
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 :  14:13:49  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
From: Skipper Rick
Date: Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:32 am
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Re: Was: A hole near the keel bolts...what for?


I haven't done anything with the portlights yet due to
the temperatures here. Nothing is going to set up with
it dipping down to zero or below at night. If we get a
January thaw, I'll grab the opportunity to do
something then.
I have some of the teak and all the flooring in my
shop now and plan to do some refinishing.
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From: "chris mckillip"
Date: Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:30 am
Subject: Re: Was: A hole near the keel bolts...what for?


do you have the large section of flooring that is made out of teak
an holly. can you get a large piece of paper or cardboard and trace
it out for me. I dont have this part of the floor. If you dont have
any cardboard or paper will you measure it off for me. I will then
create a cadd file for it.
chris
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Date: Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:52 am
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Re: Was: A hole near the keel bolts...what for?


I also asked what the hole is for and had an "expert"?? look at it.

I was told that it was for a table which fit into it, which was an option. It made sense since it does not go all the way through and I can't think of any other reason for it.

Joe M.
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From: "chris mckillip"
Date: Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:19 pm
Subject: Re: Was: A hole near the keel bolts...what for?


I have a photo of a Capri 25 that was for sale on Ebay last summer.
It had all of the bells and whistles installed from Catalina. Now
that it has been brought to my attention, This boat had a table that
was mounted on a hinge on the center post and sat down about where
your hole is located. I know I have a photo somewhere, I will look
tonight for it on my home PC and post it.

Chris McKillip

and if there is anyone who could measure the wood insert for me it
would be great, Dont take alot of time doing this thoe. I can go up
to the boat in under 30 min. And get them myself.
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From: Skipper Rick
Date: Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:41 pm
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Re: Was: A hole near the keel bolts...what for?


Thanks Joe,

I called Catalina today, but only got to leave a
message. I also need the torque specifications on the
keel bolts.

I don't doubt someone told you that the hole was for a
table. Too bad we don't have a brochure with a
picture. The location of that hole would seem to put
the table in the way of coming into the cabin, but
then, who knows how they may have rigged it, perhaps
it was on a hinge and that is where the leg went when
the table was folded down...of course I'm just
guessing at this point but I believe some Catalina
25's have that arrangement.

Rick
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