Thanks for the info! Your keel repair sounds interesting. I'm wondering if using carbon fiber will cause electrolysis issues Carbon fiber is very electrically active and special precautions are used with carbon fiber where metal fasteners are used in aerospace applications. I'm sure your bolts are s...

I just purchased a Mac/Venture 25 and have had a lot of questions about the swing keel. I haven't had it in the water yet. This is my first non-fixed keel boat and I'm wondering if the keel bolt fit allows the keel to clunk in the trunk while underway. I called Blue water and the rep said the keel s...