GP14 Sailing Forums Forum need a keelband

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    • #20324
      Arthur
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      Would there be anybody breaking or having broken a rotten Series 1 boat that could sell me a bronze keel band? Spark is missing one of the two that protects the centreboard slot. I am certain that it could be shipped to the states, but would be pricey to keep it safe. I am willing to pay that price and take the chance.

    • #20325
      Oliver Shaw
      Moderator

      Good luck with that search.

      If you draw a blank,  I am quite sure that Classic Marine can supply something suitable brand new;  https://shop.classicmarine.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?mode=list&q=keelband    (Price is per foot.)

      You may of course alternatively be able to locate a supplier on your own side of the pond,  but if not then I am sure Classic Marine will be happy to supply and export it to you..

      Hope this helps,

       

      Oliver

    • #20326
      Chris
      Participant

      Brass piano beading is what you want if you must use brass. Usually a GP will be 3/8ths

    • #20327
      Oliver Shaw
      Moderator

      Class Rules specify “a size tolerance of 16 x 3mm to 19 x 5mm”.    Although the only mandatory application of Class Rules is for racing,  they are also a good general guide to what works well on the boat.

      On a vintage boat  –  which is what is being discussed in this instance  –   the original would have been brass,  and if historical authenticity is wanted either that or (better) bronze would be the material of choice.

      If historical authenticity is not an issue,  or for a modern boat,  the choice would be either stainless steel or light alloy.   Light alloy will be lighter,  but not as strong and not as hard,  and so will be more susceptible to denting and scratching.

      A quick check online show that several chandleries don’t list keel band,  while of those which do I have found two who offer only brass and the same number who offer only anodised aluminium.   Stainless steel strip in suitable sizes can be obtained from the usual stainless steel stockholders,  such as https://juststainless.co.uk,  although at a quick search I don’t see any pre-drilled,  or any half round.

       

      Oliver

    • #20328
      Chris
      Participant

      Brass keelband is piano beading 🙂

      Exactly the same

      Its personal taste but I think I’d probably use aluminium if it were mine

    • #20329
      Arthur
      Participant

      I was not sure if it were brass or bronze, after 55 years even cleaned up, it was hard to tell. I will see if I can find some local brass beading to match.

       

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