Remember that most of these joints are bedded with 4200, 5200, or similar. These materials cushion any flex between the keel and the hull. Anything applied over the bedding will likely be less squishy and more brittle (fairing compound, epoxy, barrier coat, bottom paint).
I agree, it doesn't look bad. As long as water isn't leaking in or out then I wouldn't worry. Take some pictures and monitor it each time the boat is hauled out. When it is decidedly time to take action my first step would be to torque the keel bolts. If that doesn't yield improvement then attempt a repair according to the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yV1JEN3YxQk1RbHc/view?usp=docslist_api Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Mar 19, 2016 2:08 PM, "Ainslie via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My keel joint seems to be opening up; there wasn't much sign of it at haul > out, but now it's noticeable. Also, you can see something oozing from the > crack. Whatever it is has an oily texture so I'm guessing it’s coming from > the bilge. In the first photo, the vertical stain is the same oily ooze > coming from a welt higher up on the keel stub. I think I have to address it > because if something can get out, then surely water can get in. Three > options: a)rout out the crack and fill with epoxy; b) fill it with 5200 (on > the premise that the keel ‘wants’ to flex laterally, so fill it with > something flexible); or c)see how it progresses this season and see if I > have an autumn project? I don’t think (c) is the best option. I’ve done > this kind of work before – I’d appreciate hearing what the Listers say… > > > > http://jainslieblog.blogspot.ca/ > > > > Could this have been caused by the way it's sitting in the cradle? FYI, > this keel is a modified bulb, done by MarsKeel about 9 years ago. Thanks > for any input. > > > > Jason Ainslie, Spirit > > 1984 C&C 35-3 > > Port of Bayfield > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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