Aries is now finally out of the water and I had a chance to survey the damage to the keel from my encounter with Melton Ledge last summer. I actually received a special award from the Race Committee for going up on the ledge during a race and needing to be towed off. In my defense, the marker buoy was 100 yards from where it was supposed to be and the Coast Guard repositioned it after I alerted them to the problem. The front edge of the keel is well smashed in over about a 6 inch area where it looks like the lead is actually missing. I had presumed I would pound it back into shape and then smooth, but that does not look possible now that I see it. The guy who helps out in the yard suggested using Marine Tex epoxy putty to fill in the missing volume and then smooth (angle grinder?) I am hoping that the experts on this list can give me some guidance as to how to tackle the repair. Thanks- Dave
Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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