Clanking keel nut

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Candanski
Advanced Member Topic Starter

2012-07-02T10:07:48Z

Hello, I have developed a rather loud clanking noise when winding up the keel, it starts at about 70% of the way up and gets louder as it rises. Any advice please? should I be worried?.

Its been a bad year for boat problems as well as weather!

Cheers

David

Mike Edwards
Advanced Member

2012-07-03T07:38:41Z

Hi David

My keel used to do this sometimes, I believe it was the bronze nut tapping against the inside of the steel tube. My screw is not PERFECTLY straight. Now I have fitted my electric motor and this has added a further 2 bearings on the forward end of the shaft it tends to be less noticeable.

Mike

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Candanski
Advanced Member Topic Starter

2012-07-03T23:37:50Z

Do you think its nothing to worry about then.

Mike Edwards
Advanced Member

2012-07-05T08:41:30Z

Make sure there is plenty of grease on the screw thread and also in the forward ball thrust bearing by the handle.

Mike

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