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BJ Wagner
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Initially Posted - 08/18/2003 :  12:47:00  Show Profile
I have a couple of minor dings on the wing of my keel from getting caught up on the trailer when I launched in less than favorable conditions.

They are very minor ( 1/2" in depth and 1/8" to 1/4 wide), but I was looking for some suggestions on the best material for repair. What about marine-tex or epoxy?

I have also noticed some hairline cracks on each side of the keel.

Are these anything to worry about?

I would appreciate any suggestions or ideas.



Brad
Luna de Miel
C-250 Wing Keel #361
Lake Pleasant, AZ
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 08/19/2003 :  12:30:44  Show Profile
I've used Marine Tex for below-the-waterline applications, and it has usually worked very well. This spring I came across a product made by Interlux, called Interprotect Watertite YAV 135. It is specifically intended for underwater filling. I used it on my cast iron keel and to fill small erosions of gelcoat around the skeg. It was very easy to work with. I haven't pulled the boat out yet, so I can't report on how well it has held up, but I really don't doubt that it will do well. You can get more info on it from yachtpaint.com

Steve Milby "Captiva Wind" C-25 T/FK #2554
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/19/2003 :  14:22:53  Show Profile
Steve's link seems to be a little out of whack ... try this one:

[url="http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/"]YachtPaint.com[/url]

Buzz Maring
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