For many years we have supplied National and Worldwide customers with high quality State of the Art Keels incorporating leading edge technology to produce Keels for many of Australia’s and the Worlds leading Yachtsmen.
We have supplied keels to many Sydney to Hobart winners and place getters as well as high performance yachts like Wild Oats, Skandia, Nicorette, Leopard of london, Brindabella, Wild Joe Rager, Ragamuffin and this selection is only a few.
The process of casting a keel is a complex process and there are many steps that need to be taken before we can provide an accurate quote for your needs. To help with this process we have provided some information on the steps that will need to be taken before and during the casting process. Please click on this link to access the steps needed for producing a keel.
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Wild Oats winner of three Sydney to Hobart. Bulb Cast by Central Foundry
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Complete assembly ready for securing to boat
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Cruiser Racer Keel |
Transport by Central Foundry |
We provide lead ingots for Ballast
Lead Ingots Approx 25kgs 560L x 85W x 75mm High
Loading 17 tonne Keel for transport
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Bulb removed from mould Open mould 17 tonne Bulb
Long Keel Shoe 1500kgs
2200kg keel for a 38ft Yatch |
2080kg keel for a 36ft Yatch |
Lead bulb section cast around fabricated steel foil