Mike, The story began with a small crack at the top aft of the sump, in front of the aft keel bolt, on which the wascher and nut was also sinking a bit. I starded grinding the area . I ended up grinding the gel coat around the sump and then yes, I added layers of 1708 cloth with epoxy.
The best job would have been to drop the keel and add multiple layers from one side to the others covering the bottom. What I did was less labor intensive. After sanding I added layers to the sump going from maybe 6-8 inches on each side of the sump ( flat secto the bottom of the walls. I also strengthened the stringers in this area alternating my layers to better spread the loads. The stringer that bridges the sump was very thin. It is a bit hard to describe, hope you get the idea. The mast step is next job on the list. Next fall. Will do it like another lister did on his 33. Can’t remember the name right now. Obtenez Outlook pour iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Michael Crombie via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 1:47:10 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Michael Crombie Subject: Re: Stus-List 1985 C&C 33 Bilge Issue Hi Ray, I had the same problem with my 33. I think it was due to 2 issues...1. The PO had a hard grounding at some point and 2 the 33 mkii mast steps need to be strengthened. My mast was compressing the step. Your description matches mine exactly...water seeping in the side walls of the bilge. Anyway, i was able to sail for a season, but at the end of the season I sailed straight over to a good yard. They rebuilt the mast step, dropped the keel, and did some other repairs. This was $$. After the job i still had a tiny bit of ingress, but i sanded all around where the repair work was done, barrier coated it and now have a dry bilge. Bruno has got me thinking about strenghening the bilge. How did you do this Bruno? Did you you lay down a few layers of glass cloth? Mike On Mon, May 7, 2018, 9:33 AM Raymond Macklin via CnC-List, <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hello: It is that time of season for the big Splash. I have run into an issue since I put it in the water. My bilge pump is running continuously. I took a close look and I am noticing the water is seeping in from the walls of the bilge. Prior to launching I took a real close look at the keel. I saw no issues, no smile, nothing. The only part I did notice was the very bottom of the keel. Since the keel rests on the bottom of the cradle, I cannot do much inspection prior. This time I happen to see it while on the lift. I was not a smooth like the sides of the keel. In fact it was not good at all. Does that sound right. I see now water coming from any other area. Anybody have an recommendations on what to do? Ray LakeHouse Milwaukee WI. _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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