Interesting, I’m going to bond this to a zinc and keel strap.I’m sure galvanic current plus partially sealed stainless broke the bolt from the weld on the plate. The keel strap broke several years ago.its probably ready to be changed again.

Oh ok! Thanks for the heads up!! I have to do this afloat (difficultious- maximus).
Any idea what angle ? A ballpark figure ?

Ha don’t know why I asked before hitting up BWY....
Anyway here’s the link
http://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/h202-1x1.htm

Howdy all!
The all thread valve midship under the step seems to be ready for replacement, I’m looking for info about this assembly, I don’t see any thread with this so far, please help ! I found it was broke when showing it to a buyer, moderately embarrassed about it.

Thought of that . winch is a temp fix. Lines interfere with boarding and sun tarp and lines rub rigging . I'm shooting for a quick release type of line attachment. Just stable enough for 50 mph winds. If I expect higher wind speed the ol shoelace trick will appear ha! Almost considering a couple car...

I've always had an easy time docking using a long bow line ran outside to the cockpit. Then you only need to get the stern close and hop off with 2 lines in hand.
Timing was key. Wind n current etc.
A Midship cleat would make a rookie look like a pro though!

Aw good idea !!!!
Wondering why I didn't think of that!
My main use for midship cleats would be for spring line type stabilization at dock.
I'm sure I'll find a million other uses.
Thanks!

Howdy all!
Been a while since I've been here.
Any chance anyone has installed any midship cleats on their 26x?
I just did some tapping around and it doesn't feel like any good spot are available without some minor glasswork for pressure distribution.
Suggestions?

I did get ahold of BWY and they worked with me well! I got the keel bracket and had it installed the next day. I now see why the bracket that was on there came off! the pin that holds the bracket to the keel is just that , a pin. when the bolt that holds the bracket to the boat broke , the pin got b...

I'm finding myself doing a lot of single-handing. I am having a heckuva time tacking. Throw the bungie over the wheel to keep it on track, go forward of the pedestal, take the loaded sheet down to one turn on the winch, (inadvertantly easing it several inches in the process), grab the lazy sheet, b...

oh awesome! thanks for the part number , was having problems with BWY site . also thanks the rest of the info everyone. as far as corrosion goes there dont seem to be anything else dissolving. I did have a reeeaaaallly close lightning strike a couple months ago. thought I heard something get sizzled...

after a closer inspection I find that the keel hanger bracket is completely gone. great. does anyone have any bracket specs? LxWxH+hole location + material thickness, bend radius?

HI Don T thanks! brackets are easier to fab than bent bolts. I dont do marinas much if possible. and never use shore power when I do . I have solar panels for all my needs(which isnt much) . I just got the barnacles off the work area. will lower the keel after a break. maybe the pin fell out. will u...

hey! i think i have the same issues but worse. is this the bracket that actually holds up the keel? do you have measurements on it like length width height material thickness hole location? I am afloat a long ways from home and have to repair . on the water if possible.

Howdy All! yesterday i discovered enroute that my swing keel hanger bolt had broken while at anchor. no problem since i didnt let it all the way out when sailing . I made it to my next anchorage and got a look at the set up. It looks like one bolt on the top of the keel trunk. since this is the only...