[C38] Prop strut crack

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Pierre,
I'm with the folks who see this as a 'normal' crack in the fairing compound. The strut on our boat looks very similar when we haul out. There is never any movement between the strut and hull. I grind away the loosened material and re-fair the strut. 

Before You re-haul the boat, You might have the diver go down and see if he can feel any lateral movement in the strut.  If You are still concerned, See if You can get the yard to do a 'noon-hang' without having to put the boat on stands. Check for movement and if necessary do a re-caulking with a quick setting compound and re-splash.  


Good Luck~!~

Dave

Catalina 38 #148 ~ Pretty Lady
San Francisco

 
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> From: Pierre Patino <pierre.patino at gmail.com>
>To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org> 
>Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:53 PM
>Subject: [C38] Prop strut crack
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>Hello All
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>My diver just sent me an email detailing a crack he found while cleaning the boat today. He said he did not see it six weeks ago and I haven't sailed it since November. There have been some storms but the marina is well protected and this being San Francisco there is no snow or ice and the temperature rarely drops below 40. He  said he pushed on the prop shaft and noticed no motion or separation around the crack. 
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>I beg on you experts for some advice on the course of action. The last bottom job was performed just about a year ago and I also noticed a crack (with the old paint) around the same place but it did not yield to my prodding.
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>I'm enclosing the pictures.
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>Thanks in advance for your help
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