BENETEAU 461, Owner'S Manual

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17.3 KEEL
General points
The keel is the appendage located under a sailing yacht. It is fundamental component for stability and is essential to the boat's operation.
The keel is fixed to the bottom of the hull by bolts or pins and nuts with the corresponding tightening torque.
Maintenance
The keel constitutes a part of the hull below the waterline. It must be protected with anti-fouling paint.
Each time the hull is cleaned and at least once a year, inspect the condition of the keel and the join between the keel and the hull visually. Any fault, crack or splintering must be
reported to your dealer or a professional who will give you the correct advice.
Yearly inspection
Make a visual inspection of all the ballast fixings under the floors. Make sure there are no cracks around the washers, bolts or nuts and that there is no significant corrosion. Any
work carried out on these components must be done professionally.
In the event of an incident
In the event of grounding or impact with an unidentified floating object, lift the floors and check that there is no leakage of seawater in the ballast area. Do the same in the area
of the rudder mountings.
If there is a leak of seawater (even a small one), reduce speed, contact the emergency services and follow their advice.
Take the boat out of the water immediately and have it professionally inspected.
Shallow draught version
Ballast weight: 3 061kg (Cast iron)
Deep draught version
Ballast weight: 2 735kg (Cast iron)
Very deep draught keel version
Ballast weight: 2 576kg
- Sail - Keel: 1 372kg
(Cast iron)
- Bulb: 1 204kg (Lead)
Handling, transport