In a message dated 7/19/2006 10:34:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
jhnpldng at earthlink.net writes:

http://www.nabble.com/New-Guy-tf1968658.html


John,
The keel you refer to in your post is actually the centerboard. The R22 has  
a shoal draft keel with a centerboard. Replacing the pulley's under the cap 
will  enhance your sailing experience and allow your son to raise and lower it. 
Aside  from the age of the boat, there isn't a whole lot that has changed 
other than  improvements to hardware and systems.
The redundant stays are something still used and have saved many a sailors  
arse over the years.
 
Rummy