Chris,
It is possible to perform an ultrasonic test on the keel bolts.  Cost I got
was about $1200.  Can try to dig up info if that would help you.
Ron

On Jul 16, 2017 2:15 PM, "Chris Hobson via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:

> Curious how involved removing the cabin headliner is on a 1980 C&C MK1
> would like to get access to replace/re-bed a bunch of things including the
> grab rails.
>
> Also, a common question I’m sure that gets asked a lot with C&Cs, but is
> it typical for most of this vintage to have the C&C “smile” at the keel?
> Obviously a good grounding would cause it. I’ve checked the keel bolts and
> they look good and clean with no signs of stress from inside the bilge, and
> no water. Will be hauling out soon for a closer look owner says it has the
> “usual smile." I’ve heard of owners who dropped the keel to check bolts for
> corrosion. I got rough estimates for this at around 4k. Pretty expensive
> price tag for some piece of mind.
>
>
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