Swing Keel refurbishing

[TheWinterSailor]

Hey Everyone,

I've spent an hour searching with no luck so now it's time to post...
I'm doing maintenance on my CS22 swing keel, the boat is new-to-me and the underside needs alittle TLC. There`s a fair bit of play (shown in the attached video) in the keel, likely where the pin goes through. My question is this: is it possible to remove the pin to pull the swing keel out without dropping the entire ballast? I`m assuming I need to remove the bolt holding the pivot pin in place but have no idea how to go about doing that. I can`t seem to find any information on what I`m trying to do anywhere, so any help would be appreciated.

[TheWinterSailor]

in case the video won't play, i posted it to youtube here
https://youtu.be/EXPm_Loa1x0

[TheWinterSailor]

in case the video of the keel play doesn't load, heres a youtube link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPm_Loa1x0

[Dim Sum]

Hello TheWinterSailor,

I am currently looking at a CS 22 with the same issue. What repair did it need if any? Thanks, Dim Sum

[TheWinterSailor]

Heh', old thread...

Honestly, I've done nothing to tighten the play in the keel, and thats probably a good thing. From everything else I've read if you remove too much play you run the risk of getting it stuck in either the down or up position. I cleaned it up, faired it smooth, and she sails like a dream. Been sailing it that way now since I bought it with no issues.

This has been a fantastic boat, it's a little tender in the wind, but she'll take whatever you throw at her. Be warned though, after sailing it for a few years, you'll start eyeing something bigger...

[Dim Sum]

Thank you for replying TheWinterSailor. I am new to sailing, and I have considered starting with a Siren 17.

[RicLa]

I need to refinish mine also, just bought 22’ venture, I’ve been looking for the hardware to attach the cable after I replace it, not having I’m sure i could figure it out but would really like to do it right

[JoeRobertJr]

This guy made two interesting modifications to reduce swing keel banging, one for while the keel is lowered and one for when raised.
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