ISO 12215-9: Determination of bolt diameters of bolted ballast keels
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Keel detachment is one of the most extreme situations a sailing yacht may face. In this article, we will dive deep into how the international standard ISO 12215 determines the diameter of the bolts of bolted ballast keels.