[C38] Keel Stub Wood Removal?

[Duff, Russ (R.W.)]

Ok, this is the third try.

I had the repair done on my boat in June of '03.  The wood in the keel was
rotted from standing water.  It didn't show up in the original survey done
during the winter because the water soaked stub was FROZEN.  Once things
warmed up, a Philips screwdriver could be poked right into the wood.  The
repair was done by removing all of the wood and then laying in several
layers of fiberglass.  So far, I have no new "smile".


Sincerely,
Russ Duff
Catalina 38, Hull #112
"AVANTURA"
Lake Erie
Grosse Ile, Michigan
RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM
AVANTURA AT ACCESS4LESS DOT NET


-----Original Message-----
From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of David L Ryan
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 6:26 PM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: [C38] Keel Stub Wood Removal?

I've been trying to further research this fix without too much  
success. Perhaps you all can help.

Is procedure recommended for all Catalina 38s, or is it only  
recommended when a boat exhibits symptoms?

If so, what are the symptoms? The "catalina smile"? Others?

Who has had the fix done to their boat? Has anyone done it  
themselves? Any advice or cautions? Did the procedure correct the  
problem?

Thanks!

-David




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