[C320-list] Scrapes on the keel/rudder?

[Scott Thompson]

There is no fiberglass on the keel as far as I know, which makes me question the report. On the rudder delamination is less of a concern than failure of the interior stainless structural grid. 

> On Aug 29, 2016, at 7:45 PM, Joel Krauska <jkrauska at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My diver/bottom cleaner recently reported:
> 
> "There are several gouges and scrapes on the keel fin, some going through
> the fiberglass and into the lead ballast. On the rudder, there is a
> scrape/gouge on the lower tip of the rudder."
> 
> and
> 
> "I don't see any reason the damage is cause for immediate concern, but of
> course any fiberglass damage below the waterline could result in
> delamination or similar damage over time. Patching with underwater epoxy
> can help in the short term, but there's no guarantee of making a truly
> waterproof repair while in the water. "
> 
> I suspect this is due to a short time I had the boat at another marina in a
> shallow berth at low tide.
> 
> Has anyone tried the in-water epoxy methods or have any insight in to how
> urgent this may be?
> 
> Best,
> 
> Joel Krauska
> Hull 802
> Grace