TyeDyedGary

Hayes Rigging in Kemah TX replaced my spinnaker pole when it was bent double. Kevin Hayes @ 281-960-4329.

The keel bolts are embedded in what ever metal your keel is made of. Most are dissimilar metals (stainless, lead, iron, galvanized and whatever). If water ever got to that connection point there is a high possibly that Oxidation will occur. It's fixable, but needs the lifting equipment to separate the haul and keel. It's best left to the professional's....ask questions, look their shop over, and get a written estimation.

You may have a bigger problem then loose keel bolts. Get it to a shop that can make sure the keel bolts are bedded properly, and able to reseal everything when reassembled.

Your leach line may be pulled to tight for the wind condition. otherwise what cdoyle said.

If you are racing, you can not use the roller furling system. If you are just cruising/day sailing you can find extensions for the shorter headstay at any good marine supply store, that sales sailing hardware.

The simple answer is yes, you have to remove the track. It's the only way you can reload the bearing on the traveler. It is a pain in the backside, but not as hard as it looks.

I have an older (1986) J22, it has the two bolt lifting bar. Yes remove the nuts and place the bar on the keel bolts. Just make sure you torque the nuts evenly and to manufacture specs. Bolt Diameter Torque Ft/Lb. 1/2 19 5/8 48 3/4 95 7/8 140 1 165 1 1/8 309 And go back 24 hours later to check torque, that is a standard machine shop practice. Note those are bolt size NOT nut size.

Do what j22forum2 said. If that doesn't work for you, tie your tape measure to your Main Halyard, and run it up the mast as far as you can. This will get you within about two(2) inches of the length you need. There are three very good rigging shops in the Clear Lake TX. area. All three are familiar with J22's and do excellent work. Hayes Rigging 281-474-4505 Bahama Rigging 281-636-7302 Stix n' Rig'n 281-334-7849

I have a set sitting in my garage in La Porte, TX. I offered the set for sale years ago. Found the shipping cost was prohibitive. Also, the life lines height is a major tripping hazard.

You might try Hayes Rigging. He replace my spin pole a few years ago. Phone # 281-474-4505 his web site shows him in Seabrook but he moved to Kemah a few years ago because of road expansion, but phone number is correct.

The four bolt holes is where the water got in to cause the rot. Yes, drop the mast and caulk around and in the bolt holes. 4200 is a good sealer but it is not very flexible, use something like Life Caulk that will flex with the mast/boat. Use it every place a bolt/screw goes through the glass, to keep water from penetrating. AND, about every 3 to 4 years go back and re-bed all bolt/screws. It will save you a lot in future repairs, like you are doing right now. Note,, straight silicone sealer is not a good sealer as it deteriorates in sun light and salt water.

Speed Pucks are legal. To understand what is legal and not, go to Class Rules, C.5 Portable Equipment. Under C.5.2 Optional, explains what limits are on these devices.

Try going to gbca.org, the forum has a crew finder that is very helpful.

grhill5, go for it. Before the drug cartels cause the Galveston to Vera Cruz race to shutdown, there was several 22 ft. boat that entered at versus times. This was a 605 mile race across the Gulf, which is a washing machine on most days. I enter many distance races, and share driving and trimming with my crew. So do this race and have fun.

There is a J22 in Seabrook Marina, in Seabrook TX. with a for sale sign taped to the bow. It showed up at the beginning of summer. It is hull# 391, the sign reads; 1984 Rebuilt Trailer New Rigging 281-381-2521