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bouy
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Initially Posted - 05/18/2010 :  12:18:32  Show Profile
Recently had the cable to break while boat was in the slip. Keel swung down and buried in the mud, There were stong winds that day which caused the boat to rock back and forth on the keel eventualy punching a hole in the boat. Came very close to sinking. Boat is on the hard now waiting for repair. Has anyone ever encountered such a problem ? I had a fiberglass expert to look at it and says he can repair it. Any advise ?
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 05/18/2010 :  13:06:04  Show Profile
Difficulty depends on the nature and location of the hole. If your fiberglass expert is experience with boats there shouldn't be a problem. It wouldn't hurt to check references and find out how he intends to repair it with the estimate.
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glen
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Response Posted - 05/18/2010 :  13:46:04  Show Profile
You should first check with your insurance provider. They may be able to set you up with a reputable surveyor
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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/18/2010 :  14:23:29  Show Profile
The thread below is along the same lines as your issue.

As I suggest in the thread - I would send some pix to kent@catalinayachts.com. He will advise you of the method to make this repair - correctly.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21535

Share your experience/pix here so others can benefit in the future.

Good luck!
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