I didn’t install a new keel band. I prefer a boat with less holes in! And have no need to rest on the bottom. I reinstalled the original D for the winch after cleaning it up a bit. I used Sikaflex as well as the original bolts with washers. The outside washer is a long one that incorporates both holes.
My Orkney 440 coast liner has a stainless steel keel band but the side ones where made of steel I also removed them and replaced with same thicky aluminium
Hi, did you replace the keel band? If not did you have to buy a new bow D ring for the winch strap?
I didn’t install a new keel band. I prefer a boat with less holes in! And have no need to rest on the bottom.
I reinstalled the original D for the winch after cleaning it up a bit. I used Sikaflex as well as the original bolts with washers. The outside washer is a long one that incorporates both holes.
My Orkney 440 coast liner has a stainless steel keel band but the side ones where made of steel I also removed them and replaced with same thicky aluminium