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Removing keel for trailering? #14125 10/22/12 09:18 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 126 Atlantic Highlands, NJ JeffSmithNJphoto Senior Member
JeffSmithNJphoto Senior Member Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 126 Atlantic Highlands, NJ	Someone mentioned that it is possible to remove the keel and lie the boat at an angle on the trailer to meet width and height restrictions. I'd appreciate any suggestions and information, especially regarding cost.

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Removing keel for trailering?	JeffSmithNJphoto	10/22/12 01:18 PM
Re: Removing keel for trailering?	arcpix	10/22/12 06:26 PM
Re: Removing keel for trailering?	Russ Atkinson	10/24/12 12:33 PM
Re: Removing keel for trailering?	Cap'n Vic	10/26/12 11:22 AM

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