keel lifting bolts

Tim Howard
Member Topic Starter

2010-09-03T09:56:15Z

I've just checked my keel bolts - the ones the lifting wire is shackled to. To my horror, they were 3/4 worn through, so I rapidly replaced them with my only spares.

Does anyone know where one can get replacement spares now that Parkers are sadly no more?

Tim

Graham Ebb
Advanced Member

2010-09-07T11:09:06Z

#2

Hi Tim,

Try contacting Bruce Parker at bpsailboats.com tel, 01205 311323.

They are happy to help with spares for all Parker built boats. I am sure they will be able to get them.

Regards

Graham Ebb

235/25 Blue Jazz

Tim Howard
Member Topic Starter

2010-09-16T09:26:45Z

#3

Hi Graham

many thanks for that. I'll try them.Regards

Tim

DickG
Advanced Member

2010-09-19T07:10:38Z

#4

If you know the thread size, look for eyebolts or eyenuts+316 [A4] studding with a quoted break or working load. Typically a safety factor of around 6 on break load would be used for hoisting applications. Try Proboat or Wichard.

I have a 275, and the keel is about 320kg. When I came to work over my keel last winter I found it had one 12mm eye nut plus stud insert, and one 10mm eyebolt. I replaced the 12mm eyenut with a Wichard one, and the 10mm with stud plus Wichard eyenut.

I also changed from 6mm 6x19 stainless FSWR to 8mm Dyneema to the electric winch - so far I'm happy with the Dyneema - we'll see how it has held up at the end of the season.

Regards

Dick

Dark Star P275 No 36

Dick

Dark Star P275 No 36