Hello all, I have a C&C 33 with a drop keel. Today as I was going to drop the keel, from its normal 4 1/2 ft to 7 ft, the line was slack. After diving underneath, the keel is down but it is hard to tell what exactly is going on. My assumption is 2 things: Either the cable broke, or the pin that the cable attaches to has broken.
I have a few questions: 1. Can this be repaired while in the water with a diver? Not a great option to pull locally without demasting. 2. If I can’t repair immediately, would I cause damage to the keel by sailing as is for a bit? I didn’t know if there was a stop keeping the keel from droppiing too far? 3. If it is the attachment where the cable connects to the centerboard, does any one have specs on that connection or pictures? Thanks, Donald Louisville, KY _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!