Keel gasket

[Denise Hammond]

I believe that there was a thread on what to use when replacing the keel gasket and where to get it, but i cannot find this information.

Can anyone provide suggestions?

Thanks,
Phil
#155, U Decide

[boroughf]

I think that post was on the yahoo group.  I remember something about someone using a rubber welcome mat.

[Don Corey]

Various materials have been used.  1/4" or 3/8" sticky back neoprene rubber works best.  Vince at Columbia Yachts 714-227-9212 has the cutting tool for these but may not have the material.  Try that and if he cannot do it I have a pattern and can cut one out by hand.
Let me know,
Don Corey   704-622-2828 

[Denise Hammond]

Great.  Thanks.

Any idea where to source the material if they don't have it at Columbia?

Thanks,
Phil
#155, U Decide

[Denise Hammond]

I found this on Yahoo, from April 2010...

Richard Hunt wrote:
>
> John
>
> I use Clear Silicone ( Marine Goop)
> You have to take the plate off the top of the keel and cut the keel
> shape out of foam
> I think its Volara foam that I used 1/4 inch although Gymnastic
> rubber looks good
>
> I will send you enough to do your keel ..You can buy me a rum drink at
> the next regatta
>
> http://www.usafoam. com/ <http://www.usafoam. com/>
> *Closed Cell foam*
> *Volara Foam*
>
> Richard

[David Kitchen]

We just used 3 mil neopreme from wet suit repair shop - seems to working