<< I have been using a steel pin (1/8"?) to hold the keel down
because that's what fits the little hole drilled thru trunk and
keel. I would be interested in using a rubber bunge instead.
Where do you attach the bunge? Comments, ideas welcome.
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An excellent idea! It would be great if some of the mechanical engineer
types would take this on as a project. It would benefit the entire group and
possibly the manufacturer. The through bolt idea is not a great one as
Judy's <and others'> recent experience(s) will attest. Another good
'engineering project' would be to do the same for the P-15. A weighted
centerboard is likely to come up during a capsize if not held down by some
means and can cause the boat to turn turtle. A properly sized and placed
bungee will no doubt do it, but what is that size and placement? OK
engineering types, whadaya say?
Bill de Ment P-15 #1044 'Sukoshi'
Eagle, Idaho