Barbara,
I will agree with the others. Try tightening the keel bolts first. It is certainly the cheapest option and the first remedy that I would try. Does your model have a keel bolt under the mast? If so, that one is probably loose due to not being tightened regularly. Is there any hint of the C&C smile on the leading edge of the keel/hull joint? Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Barbara L. Hickson via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 12:48 To: C&C List <[email protected]> Cc: Barbara L. Hickson <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Keel bolt weeping Hi Listers, I'm having trouble searching the archives for info on the possible repair scenarios for a keel bolt seeping seawater. It's not much, just slightly weeping. I know this has been written about extensively but not finding it on this forum. The worst case scenario is the keel must be dropped and rebedded and I know someone on the list has done this before. What is the bedding compound of choice? Is there any other, as in cheaper, scenario that's viable? The tops of the bolts and their nuts look in good shape and there's no rust/corrosion on what I can see. It's the part that I can't see that I'm nervous about. I will get the boat hauled to better check it out and look at the options, but considering her age (she turns 40 next month), have to consider the options. I don't have the pockets to get emotional about this. One of us weeping is plenty! Thanks for your help. Barbara L. Hickson Flight Risk, '76 C&C33-1 Charleston, SC
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