There is a Youtube video I believe the channel is called sailing Uma. They have a pearson 38 with the same problem (keel wag) anyhow there is a full video of them repairing it, hope that helps.
Lewis Cooke S/V For Play C&C 30-1 #45 On Apr 19, 2020 9:46 PM, "Chris Bennett via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Forgot to add that the surveyor has said he will not provide further comment without an additional survey... On Sun, 19 Apr 2020 at 17:26, Robert Abbott <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: > Chris, > > Trying to understand exactly what you are describing without a > picture....are you saying the keel is tight to the keel box but the keel > box is cracked from the hull? If there is no 'smile' and your keel moves > 4" side to side, what else could it be? If I understand correctly, that's > a big problem....you could loose your keel while sailing and that's a big > problem. > > The compression post depressed is another problem and needs to be > addressed for continued sailing. > > Can it be fixed...many things can be fixed but how much time and money are > you willing to put into the boat. > > I'd call the surveyor back and ask him his opinion on the cost of a repair > (if he would provide one, he might not, but he just might be an honest guy > and tell you what you are in for even if you decide to do the repairs > yourself). > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - #277 > Halifax, N.S. > > > On 4/19/2020 5:39 PM, Chris Bennett via CnC-List wrote: > > Hi folks, > > I own Drifter, a C&C 24 from 1985. A recent survey by a potential buyer > found that despite the keel being well attached (no 'smile' or obvious > issues with the sump to keel joint) the keel moves up to 4 inches from side > to side while the boat is hanging in the slings. The surveyor attributed > this to failed bonding of the hull liner to the hull. He also noted that > the compression post step had subsided and the cast aluminum compression > post base was cracked on both sides. > > I would like to repair the boat and was wondering if anyone else has > experienced and addressed these issues? > > Thanks! > > Chris Bennett > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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