Keith Gattozzi
Dennis MA
Boat Name:
Model/Year: 1977 22 Catalina
Hull No.
Hailing Port: West Dennis MA |
 08/22/2005 6:11 PM Pacific Time
When i let my keel down to the the last crank of the winch and cable it seems like the keel clunks down the rest of the way like it was stuck. Is it normal for the last foot of the keel and cable to clunk to be full down. Also does the cable vibrate when you are sailing .
Thanks
Keith |
Michael Smalter
Webster, NY
Boat Name: Marrakesh
Model/Year: 1986
Hull No. 13645
Hailing Port: Rochester, NY |
08/22/2005 7:50 PM Pacific Time
My keel doesn't clunk on the hull when it goes down, although sometimes when winding up or down, the cable slips off a high spot on the winch winding and clunks a little.
The cable will hum loudly if the cable is taught and you have good boat speed. I usually loosen the cable a turn to stop the humming unless there are big waves. If I am pounding through the waves, I figure it is best for the keel to be supported at both ends.
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Sean Madian
Portland, OR
Boat Name: Time Out
Model/Year: 1973
Hull No. CL 3839 FX
Hailing Port: Portland |
08/23/2005 6:54 AM Pacific Time
I can't help with the clunk but the humming seems to be normal and wide spread. In fact, the prior owner of my C-22 ('78, hull #4285) playfully referred to her as Hummer because "She hummed when she was happy." (e.g. when she was going really fast through the water). |
Lance Jones
Atlanta, GA
Boat Name: Kitty's Cat
Model/Year: 1988
Hull No. 622
Hailing Port: Lake Lanier, Aqualand Marina |
08/23/2005 7:09 AM Pacific Time
I followed this lead on Chips list serve and mine did the samething. When it got to a certain speed, the cable will hum. Think of it as a violin string, when tight, it vibrates easier producing audible sound. Just turn your winch 1-2 extra turns to loosen the cable, the sound will disappear! |
Stefan Damstrom
Boat Name: Delfina sold!
Model/Year: C22mK2 / 1987
Hull No. 14306 sold :-(
Hailing Port: |
08/23/2005 7:51 AM Pacific Time
I have a 87 (14306) and there's two spots that I also hear the hum..At the drum, if you let as as others have stated, the hum does disappear but I also hear it at the pin end under some circumstances.
I recently pulled the boat and no obvious issues appear. I did remove the keel and milled the hole to receive the CD bushing (pin 1" OD, hole 1.25" oblong!). I also faired the keel while at it. Still a mystery why second area would hum unless its just air (by design). Any thoughts?? |
Artur Piotrowski
Burlington, Ct
Boat Name: Spirit
Model/Year: C22 1986
Hull No. 13485
Hailing Port: Bantam, Ct |
08/23/2005 8:01 PM Pacific Time
Keith, remove the keel winch cover and inspect the winch from the cabin.
Start from the full length cable on the winch and while lowering the keel observe the cable going down. Cable on my C22 was stuck and I couldn't get rid of the anoying vibration.
I realligned the cable on the winch and fixed the issue. Good luck.
"Spirit" #13485 |
Alan Parker
Fresno, CA
Boat Name: Shadowfax
Model/Year: 22/1976
Hull No. 5990
Hailing Port: Friant Marina |
08/24/2005 12:10 PM Pacific Time
I was told by several folks that the vibration was a performance telltale. If you've got your sails trimmed and pointing high into the wind - that hum starts and I think the boat is performing well.
Can't help wih any keel clunk - I don't experience that. |
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08/24/2005 11:27 PM Pacific Time
The klunk might be that you have the lock down screw tightened and the keel is catching on it. That's something you may want to remedy sooner than later.
The humming is the keel cable - if you like it, then leave it. If you don't, just let the cable out a few additional turns and it will stop singing to (at?) you. When i bought the boat, the previous owner said he didn't know what it was and that it always made the noise... :) |
Keith Gattozzi
Dennis MA
Boat Name:
Model/Year: 1977 22 Catalina
Hull No.
Hailing Port: West Dennis MA |
08/25/2005 11:52 AM Pacific Time
Thanks Everyone I will check out the cable, winch and keel lockdown bolt this weekend.
Keith |
