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Author Installing zincs on the keel
George
Georgetown, SC

Boat Name: Blu Notes

Model/Year: C-22 1982

Hull No. 11184

Hailing Port: Georgetown, SC		 05/30/2005 4:30 PM Pacific Time
I have to admit that Catalina knows what they are doing when they made these keels. THIS IS THE TOUGHEST STEEL I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE.

Oh yeah, buy the Catalina part and simply drill through the keel to install the "through fitting" zinc discs. Well I have destroyed FOUR carbide drill bits trying to drill through this keel!

This thing is tough. I am about to give up on it. Any suggestions?
George
Georgetown, SC

Boat Name: Blu Notes

Model/Year: C-22 1982

Hull No. 11184

Hailing Port: Georgetown, SC		 06/14/2005 6:13 AM Pacific Time
A cobalt drill bit did the trick.
 
 
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