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Crack At Keel To Hull Joint

gulfcoaster

Member III
I have a noticeable seam/crack which runs from two feet from the front around the front to two feet back on the other side at the keel joint. It hasn't gotten any worse in the past four years. My yard guy said it's surface stuff and not to worry. Considering I'm a worrier by nature, what do all you guys think??
 

Loren Beach

O34 - Portland, OR
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
Decision Tree Questions

E-32-3 ?
Mid-80's?
Any seepage from any keel bolts?

If two out of three are "yes" then I would rebed the keel.

"Been there, done that, bought a $1.5K tee shirt."

:rolleyes:

There are some very informative prior threads here concerning this.

Loren

ps: the cost was affected by our boat already being hauled out for a bottom job and some other yard work, so the $ amount is my recollection of that particular part of the job.
 
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gulfcoaster

Member III
More Detail Loren

Been on here since 8/2000 in spite of member date displayed. Our boat is a 1987 32-3. No seepage noticed when hauled and nothing on visible keelbolts. A friend had his C & C deep keel dropped and rebedded 3 yrs ago. It cost him 5k. If it was only 1.5k I would have done it just for the peace of mind. I'll stare at the ceiling fan at 2am and contemplate it further. BOATS...
 
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