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Larry wrote:

Do you REALLY think any of them give a **** about how long the keel bolts
are going to last and spend one-thin-dime on making them last any LONGER?

Yes. But you pay more for better quality.

Our keel bolts are still fine after 34 seasons, and they put 50% more of
them in than the naval architects now say are appropriate.

Adding a few bolts is cheaper than the bad PR of a keel falling off.

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Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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