If those big keel bolts are torqued right I would expect very little "cushioning" to happen so check the torque on the nuts when she's on the hard and adjust to specs also found on the CNC site then do option a or b and go sailing
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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 > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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 >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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 >> >> >> -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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