EP29:how to replace and inspect the keel bolts of your sailboat while in the water.

[@itsverygreen532]

Did you think to clean the rust from the bilge before you fitted the new washer?

[@SailingNala]

Nope :) the big chucks of rust where removed the fiberglass stain still there, do you believe it's an issue ? The screws are easy to remove again :)

[@akrim777]

I was surprised you didn't wipe the area, I would probably use a bit of sand paper to clean it. Don't think it's an issue, just my OCD kicking in 😅

[@SailingNala]

hehe , they will rust again and stain again doesn't matter what I do:) I I against painting the bilges because it creates an issue if you want to repair or glass something .

[@HumpaLumpaBiriBam]

2:30 - Stainless steel provides stronger corrosion resistance than galvanized steel -- especially in marine environments.

[@SailingNala]

Manufacturer states stainless shouldb't be used

[@manuelve1998]

I would definitely remember or write it down on a shopping list that you need new bolts. The bolts become work hardened and that means they become more brittle. I don’t know what your boat manufacturers guidelines are for replacement, maybe they estimate how many years or maybe the miles per replacement?

[@SailingNala]

They do also sell bolts, but it was hard to get on the location of the video, for sure if we had the change or it was critical at that time we would replace

[@davidleatherbarrow2640]

Some people might have used NEW Bolts or at least cleaned the Old ones. Just Wow.

[@svStargate]

Didn’t Beneteau advise to put some sealant between fiberglass and washers?

[@SailingNala]

They mention it, but the original setup was without sealant and since the keel doesn't leak we didn't consider it necessary, it is good to be able to detect early if a leak starts

[@konstantinostirlas6263]

Πολύ ωραία βιντεάκια!! Συνέχισε έτσι!!

[@Cyprus_Sailing_TV]

Καλά ταξίδια φίλε

[@SailingNala]

Ευχαριστώ

[@dannotte7289]

Hack. Replace the bolts, or at least derust them to inspect for damage.

[@SailingNala]

There was no rust on the body of the bolts, there were no new bolts available at time,sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do

[@travelingintheaegeansea8701]

Μιά χαρά τά εκανες συνάδελφε καλή συνέχεια

[@SailingNala]

Ευχαριστώ!

[@erichschinzel6486]

Don't worry about cleaning the rusty bolt..?

[@MiQBohlin]

🛠️

[@johnsilveira6925]

you ever hear of anti seize ? all auto guys use it on threads of bolts - motorcycle guys too - it's a grey paste - spread a little bit on the threads - i just wonder of it's a bad idea dis similar metals with the paste

[@SailingNala]

The bolts had a grey paste so maybe it was that !

[@ermentrudeboutaround7408]

Bolts should not be reused