Uncovering the Hidden Secrets of Our Keel removal

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Following our accidental grounding the keel has to be removed for inspection, Video follow how it was removed after 4 hrs hard graft ( it didn’t want to come off even with all the bolts removed )and the work that then had to be performed to repair the keel stub and bolts. it was a very stressful time for us especially as we were getting new standing rigging for the mast. we spent three weeks waiting while the work was done , great job Peninsular marine services .
#ARC #Atlantic crossing #ARC plus #Boat repairs #Keel removal #Oyster yachts #Plymouth yacht haven #Sailing #UK sailing #round the world #sail into the sunset #boating #sailing around the world #sailing vlog
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1 ноя 2023

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@nortonmolly 8 месяцев назад

Great video👍👍 But as a watcher it would be good to show the finished item like the Fairlead job. A still shot photo would be OK. Did you have a budget / quote for all this work or was it an open cheque book. Look forward to following your voyages.

@katrinebohr3119 4 месяца назад

Don't underestimate your knowledge and experience, on top of that your natural ability to film/draw/explain/story. ✌️⚓️🌿 Fair winds

@Aequitas-sailintothesunset 4 месяца назад

Thanxs Kathrine most kind, We do try to explain what’s happening in the Vid , but then it sometimes needs a drawing to get the message over. I haven’t found a sketch App or software to make my scribbles a bit more professional , until then it’s just me and a pen .

@katrinebohr3119 4 месяца назад

Your drawings by hand are the best ✌️

@stanleysteamcar 8 месяцев назад

That was a great little video. That keel would've never dropped off on its own, so you can sleep safe with that knowledge. Peninsular Marine seem a great bunch of guys who seem to do a very thorough job. Are you crossing from The Canaries or going down to Cape Verde? Thank you for taking the time to bring us with you on your journey and I look forward to the rest of your adventures. T

@Aequitas-sailintothesunset 8 месяцев назад

Hi Yes it was a bit stressful since we did have to remove the keel to inspect it . But it did not want to “let go” I think it was the first time since the boat was built that it had been removed . Glad that’s over , and we can now have confidence in the studs and keel joint. Yes we’re crossing with the ARC+ leaving on Sunday … gulp 👍🏻☺️

@stanleysteamcar 8 месяцев назад

@@Aequitas-sailintothesunset that's great, you'll have a blast and fulfil another dream 😀

@pauldent7067 5 месяцев назад

The video highlights the fact that you do more damage than good removing the keel, obviously she'd been grounded at some stage so i understand why you were concerned.

@Aequitas-sailintothesunset 5 месяцев назад

Hi Paul , amazing how tough it was to get the keel off , they had to use steel wedges and big hammers , pretty brutal. We had no choice given we saw keel joint had moved than to remove asses and then repair . Especially seeing as we had an Atlantic crossing planned . It does show the strength of Sikaflex sealant alone . 😮

@pauldent7067 5 месяцев назад

@@Aequitas-sailintothesunset there's no doubt about it's strength and resilience shame it does damage when breaking away, all my hatches and port lights were bedded on it, had to replace every one with new as the aluminium failed first.