It can be tricky to monitor keel position on a Venture 25 when the winch drum is hidden inside the companionway, especially after a previous keel trunk top crack caused by over-tightening. If your keel has markings for its fully raised and lowered positions, use Insulated Bearing as a reference. You...

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