After the most recent of 'who knows how many' groundings over the last 26 years, I filed an insurance claim to help repair a 9 inch leaky crack in the hull of my 1978 E-34. The repair is going to be extensive - requiring removal of the floor and bulkhead and possibly the keel and engine. At the point that it is disassembled, I want to be certain that the repair is as sound as it can be.
My questions to the forum are:
What hidden issues does one face with such a repair?
Are there any recommendations for repairing and reinforcing the area of the hull in front of (and behind) the keel on these boats?
Is it best to repair the area with solid fiberglass, or should the repair be cored like the original hull?
Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
Steve
My questions to the forum are:
What hidden issues does one face with such a repair?
Are there any recommendations for repairing and reinforcing the area of the hull in front of (and behind) the keel on these boats?
Is it best to repair the area with solid fiberglass, or should the repair be cored like the original hull?
Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
Steve