[C38] Looking at a C38 - keel bolt questions

[Charles Finn]

Peter,
I think you will find the bolts shine right up from what I can see of 
the threads under the gunk!
It is really hard to keep them shiny that far forward....
Chuck Finn
Mighty Quinn  #114
Great Lakes

On 11/12/2015 1:16 PM, Peter Hamilton wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I’ve been searching through the archives here & appreciate what a 
> great resource this list is!
>
> I’m about to put an offer down on a C38 here in San Diego 
> (http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1983/Catalina-38-2901919/San-Diego/CA/United-States#.VkPoOoTWv2D). 
>  It’s in very good shape with a lot of recent work (standing/running 
> rigging, winch refurb, motor refurb, bottom paint, etc.)  First time I 
> looked at the keel bolts they were all nice and shiny.  But when I 
> stuck my head in the bilge to look at the forward bolts by the mast 
> they appear to be in much worse shape (see attached pic).
>
> I’m going to go back today to hit them with a wire brush and see if 
> the threads are pitted, but thought I should solicit some expert 
> advise.  Obviously I’ll get a survey done (please let me know any good 
> surveyors you trust in SD!), but if this is a serious issue I’d just 
> as soon save the trouble.  There are 7-8 C38s on the market in SoCal 
> right now!
>
> Thanks & great to meet you all.
>
> Pete
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