cowtownflyer
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I am looking at purchasing a '73 mk2 37'. The boat suffered a split in the shell of the keel as pictured. Boat stands sunk into the ground and placed additional stress on keel which resulted in the cracking of fiberglass.
I read the following about this keel from an article posted by the practical sailer: https://www.practical-sailor.com/reviews/boatreview/Ericson_35-1171-1.html
"The ballast is a lead casting dropped into the molded fiberglass keel. Examine the leading edge and bottom of the keel carefully for signs of hard grounding which may have damaged the keel shell."
The above statement seems to imply that the lead ballast is NOT bolted to the hull ? Is this possible ? Or is the ballasted bolted to the hull and then fiberglass applied afterward ?
Back to the split as pictured. I have experience with fiberglass application for repair. Can I simply repair this crack and be good to go ? Or are there other issues I am not aware of as per above concerning how the ballast is actually fixed to the hull.
Thanks in advance for any input and suggestions.
I read the following about this keel from an article posted by the practical sailer: https://www.practical-sailor.com/reviews/boatreview/Ericson_35-1171-1.html
"The ballast is a lead casting dropped into the molded fiberglass keel. Examine the leading edge and bottom of the keel carefully for signs of hard grounding which may have damaged the keel shell."
The above statement seems to imply that the lead ballast is NOT bolted to the hull ? Is this possible ? Or is the ballasted bolted to the hull and then fiberglass applied afterward ?
Back to the split as pictured. I have experience with fiberglass application for repair. Can I simply repair this crack and be good to go ? Or are there other issues I am not aware of as per above concerning how the ballast is actually fixed to the hull.
Thanks in advance for any input and suggestions.