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

[Graeme Clark]

I believe the surface of the raw lead is faired with something not dissimilar to car body filler and sanded to give a smooth hydro-dynamic shape. I would imagine it is this that has been gouged through to expose the lead beneath?

Graeme
#366, 1996
On 30 Aug 2016, at 14:12, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com> wrote:

> 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
> 

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