Dropping the Keel

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Maine Sail is my hero. You should write a book. Perhaps you have.

[matt2]

Thanks for your comments Tommays & Maine Sail.

It is pretty clear now. It looks like its 5200 then fair the join for cosmetic purposes.
The crack might reappear but no big deal, just refair when required (or not) since the 5200
is should ensure no water ever access the bolts.

Now there is only one thing (that I know) I am not sure about;

i.e. Whether the keel bolts should be fully tightened before the 5200 has set.
I am guessing that they should not be.

Anyway thanks again.

[Maine Sail]

Originally Posted by matt2

Now there is only one thing (that I know) I am not sure about;

i.e. Whether the keel bolts should be fully tightened before the 5200 has set.
I am guessing that they should not be.

Anyway thanks again.

No they should be tightened once the boat is set down. Tightening partially cured or cured sealant leads to movement and seal failures. You want a sealant in there NOT a flexible gasket. This is why you cut a "gasket groove" that will retain a nice thick bead..

[matt2]

Originally Posted by Maine Sail

No they should be tightened once the boat is set down. Tightening partially cured or cured sealant leads to movement and seal failures. You want a sealant in there NOT a flexible gasket. This is why you cut a "gasket groove" that will retain a nice thick bead..

I now understand the purpose and importance of the "gasket groove".

Thanks, again!