james henry
Junior Member
Hello All.
I'm new here on the list, and new owner of a 1968 E23 MK1 (#17).
I have to replace all the keel bolts and nuts. One nut, while I was picking at it, just fell apart like a dirtclod! I need to find out how they are attached to the keel (threaded into the keel or through bolts with nuts on both sides or what?). Cast iron? Lead? Any dimensions? The boat has to be hauled and at $80 a day I want to be ready and know what I'm up against.
Also the rudder just bangs around in the tube. I'd like to find out whats in that tube ( stuffing gland, cutlass bearing, sleeve, rubber hose?). Looks
like a thrust washer under the rudderhead. So I think if I take the head off the rudder will go to the bottom. Thats the main reason I'm hauling her.
The rest of the boat is not that bad though. Still solid.
Can anybody give me some clues here or give me some directions to info.
Thank you in advance, James
E23 MK1 "ADAGIO"
L.A.Harbor
I'm new here on the list, and new owner of a 1968 E23 MK1 (#17).
I have to replace all the keel bolts and nuts. One nut, while I was picking at it, just fell apart like a dirtclod! I need to find out how they are attached to the keel (threaded into the keel or through bolts with nuts on both sides or what?). Cast iron? Lead? Any dimensions? The boat has to be hauled and at $80 a day I want to be ready and know what I'm up against.
Also the rudder just bangs around in the tube. I'd like to find out whats in that tube ( stuffing gland, cutlass bearing, sleeve, rubber hose?). Looks
like a thrust washer under the rudderhead. So I think if I take the head off the rudder will go to the bottom. Thats the main reason I'm hauling her.
The rest of the boat is not that bad though. Still solid.
Can anybody give me some clues here or give me some directions to info.
Thank you in advance, James
E23 MK1 "ADAGIO"
L.A.Harbor