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Beneteau Instructions for adjusting drop keels.

Problem: Water leaking via the mechanism when the boat takes the bottom at LW springs
Answer: Check that the keel housing vent pipe is free and evacuates the air correctly, check that the top round nylon wedge covers fully the bottom nylon support at the level of the bearing

Problem: Noise in the keel mechanism
Answer: check that the threaded rod is greased sufficiently

Problem: Knocking noise when sailing
Answer: Turn the mechanism by 2 or 3 turns in order to tighten the mechanism