I had to do this project the past two winters. The keel was not loose, but I
wanted to lose the smile. The first time I grinded back the seam, banded it
with three layers of cloth, faired, barrier coated and painted. Sure looked
great until we had a solid rock grounding and when she came out
Strongly recommend smile repair be done with material that is somewhat
flexible. The keel does need to move somewhat.
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On Jan 4, 2022, at 9:59 AM, David Swensen via CnC-List
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I will add my two cents. I received great advice and guidance from members of
this list
I will add my two cents. I received great advice and guidance from members
of this list when the keel on my 35-3 was swinging in the wind, and leaking
like a sieve. I would agree that because you do not have any water making
its way into the sump, your seal is good, and tightening the bolts to
