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Sistering Keel Bolts
I have a keel bolt issue with my 1981 Freedom 33. To bolt the keel to the hull, Freedom set stainless J bolts into...
Cabo Rico’s Classic Cutter
If we made a short list of traditional-looking cruising boats with trailboards and oodles of teak that dreamy-eyed readers most want to know about,...
Buying a Used Multihull
On monohulls, the greatest stresses and some of the most serious failure involve the keel, rudder, and chainplates. We inspect the keel bolts and...
Tartan 30: An Affordable Classic
If you're looking for a good buy in a weekender, it pays to buy the brand. There will always be compromises when it comes...
A Quest for Keel Integrity
Over the past few years, weve noticed a worldwide uptick in keel failures. The problem has yet to reach epidemic proportions, but we are...
Keel Bolt Inspection and Repair
If your potential dream boat has more than 20 years behind her, one item that will likely come up on a survey is keel...
Keel Bolt Repair Options
In a few of our past reports on boat financing, Practical Sailor discussed how to pre-inspect your potential dreamboat before committing to the next...
When Keel, Stub Part Ways
I have a 1980 Albin Cumulous with an iron keel. The keel has recently been cleaned, primed, and painted, and is holding up well....
Bilge Oil and Keel Worries
I have been looking at purchasing a Catalina 36 that had an engine oil leak, but first I wanted your opinion. The leaked oil...
The Mystery of the Bulging Fin Keel
I was reading a Mailport letter in the December 2014 issue of Practical Sailor, and it led me to your May 27, 2014 blog...
