The ball serves to change the angle of the cable as the keel is lowered. is a rather small diameter, especially when measured at the bottom of the groove. Any wear or debris will prevent the rotation of the ball.

Caution: Be sure to place the cable aft of the turning ball when replacing the cable. Failure to do so will result in the cable cutting a slit in the hull as you raise and lower the keel.

The keel turning ball rotates on this pin. The pin is held into the bronze through hull tube by the keel cable hose. This improved pin is made of type 316 stainless steel for better corrosion resistance than the original pin. 3/8" diameter, 1-5/8" long.