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    From Stephen Maddalena@21:1/5 to All on Mon Aug 1 01:19:07 2022
    Does anyone know the method for removing a Glynn Locke fin?
    Best wishes to all,
    Steve.

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  • From Chris Jones@21:1/5 to Stephen Maddalena on Tue Aug 23 05:38:19 2022
    On Monday, August 1, 2022 at 9:19:09 AM UTC+1, Stephen Maddalena wrote:
    Does anyone know the method for removing a Glynn Locke fin?
    Best wishes to all,
    Steve.
    They're usually just screwed in with 8? screws. I can't remember the exact number but they don't have a fin box, just some screw holes in the hull.

    It's possible some of the later models may have a fin box but I've never seen one.

    Chris

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  • From Stephen Maddalena@21:1/5 to All on Fri Sep 2 14:13:02 2022
    Chris,
    thanks for your knowledge.
    Yes, it is 8 screws and as you say it seems the fin and its mounting are effectively one piece.
    I removed the screws only to find it was still firmly fixed in the reinforced area of the wooden internal keel. Next stage will be some leverage and damage limitation.
    Cheers,
    Steve.

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  • From Phil@21:1/5 to Stephen Maddalena on Sun Sep 4 17:03:58 2022
    On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 9:13:03 AM UTC+12, Stephen Maddalena wrote:
    Chris,
    thanks for your knowledge.
    Yes, it is 8 screws and as you say it seems the fin and its mounting are effectively one piece.
    I removed the screws only to find it was still firmly fixed in the reinforced area of the wooden internal keel. Next stage will be some leverage and damage limitation.
    Cheers,
    Steve.
    If the fin is to be disposed of, drill an approx. 10mm hole in the trailing edge & fasten a bolt in. Use to exert upwards force against a large block of wood (to spread the load) placed against the keel externally. Some boatbuilders (!) think it's
    hilarious to 'seal' the fin in the keel using varnish...

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