Columbia Coronado 25, Owenrs Manual

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SECTION 5
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5.8 Keeling Procedure
5.8.1
The entire keel must be painted with International Intergard
No. 4424/4423 Primer, except the top and sides of the flange,
which must be sanded to white metal and cleaned with acetone.
5.8.2
The keel must be dry fitted with keel pocket to assure
proper fit. If the keel fits, move to Step 3. If not:
a. Mark areas that do not fit.
b. Remove keel and grind metal off. Never
grind fiberglass pocket.
c. Refit keel to pocket to assure fit.
5.8.3
To determine that the keel is vertical with respect to the hull,
measure from the aft tip of the keel to the bottom of the boot top
on either side. These two dimensions should be equal within 1/2". If
these two dimensions are more than 1/2" shims shall be used made of
stainless steel strip running the full length of the keel. This shim
must be completely encased in the Epibond 150AB when the keel is
fitted to the hull.
5.8.4
Remove keel from keel pocket and sand keel pocket and sides to
roughen surface and remove gelcoat.
5.8.5
Apply to the top of the flange to the keel 1/2" coating of
Furane Epibond 150 A/B which has been mixed in a 1 to 1
ratio in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
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5.8.6
Fit keel to keel pocket by resting the entire weight of the boat
on the keel.