Crack in the keel.

[Roland Rodriguez]

I can understand your concern. In South Fl. we will use our boats year round. This means we get pounded at times. If I understand where your damage exists.....it's a point where you absorb most of that pounding. If you can get to the inside...by all means do so. Dont know how you would accomplish this without lifting the deck though. Some wonderful fiberglass folks in Key west. suggest they take a look at it. I always refer to "The Fiberglass boat repair manual" By Allan H Vaitses. Water comming out on the driveway is not to be taken lightly. Gather intel from some experts, and do it right. Overglass the area to stronger than it was is my suggestion.

[Reel Smoker]

Hello Roland, I've decided to let it dry for a few days and I'm going to run a strip of mat over lapping the V twice to make it stronger then feather it. Its possible to get to it from the inside but I would have to cut out the bottom of the front compartment to get to it. Since its right on the center of the V this outside reglassing should do it, thanks for your advice.RS.

[John R]

Reelsmoker, here is a previous thread that went over a similar but bigger issue. There was some good ideas in it: http://www.classicseacraft.com/cgi-b...c;f=3;t=000047

[Tom]

I would not advise repairing the damage you described with 1 - 1/2 oz mat. If you have compromised the laminate (cracked the hull) you need to re-build with at least an equal strength repair. Grind away on either side, use at least 18 oz fab mat or biaxial cloth and epoxy. For outside repairs, wet out the patches on a tray, hold them in place with some plastic film and dct tape, and let cure. grind smooth, and THEN start in with microlight and the "body work" part of the repair. Got to get some strength before making it look pretty...

[Reel Smoker]

John, Tom, thanks for the info,I will go with a heavier mat. Those pics dont resemble my problem Id have to take it to a pro if that where the case.thanks again RS.