Hi Jim. Thanks for the reply.

Yes, you're right. I failed to grind off the paint on the flat bottom
of the keel. I knew that I didn't have enough room to get my grinder
under there, while on the trailer, and it didn't even occur to me to
try anything else.

It still seems like it has a really good bond (subjective, I know). I'm
hoping that instead of tearing it all off and starting over, that I'll
be able to just file back around the edges and put one more layer on. I
guess my real concern is the edges peeling off.

My main objective is something that is safe for the remainder of the
season. If winter hits and I have to start over, then I'm only out $70
in supplies.

I would not rely on the bottom paint to adhere. Sand off the bottom
paint, and clean, dewax, etc. Grind around the area to bare glass;
clean and dewax again. Fill in with epoxy as above, and lay some glass
down as you've done. This should cost you less than your $70, but will
require additional work in the winter
Y

Any guess on whether it will last a few trips out on the Lake this
summer?

joeb wrote:
Any guess on whether it will last a few trips out on the Lake this
summer?

*NOT* if its an ablative antifouling :-(
OTOH as long as the keel is fully sealed at the top, what are the
consequences of it loosening a bit and leaking some? It isnt going to
come right off as the side was ground back and the bottom should be
fairly well interlocked with the rough edges of the original hole. You
know the encapsulated ballast is cast lead so no corrosion issues and
the only remaining problem is frost damage. This just isn't going to
happen as long as you remain afloat in *FRESH* water and as long as
after hauling out, you drill some drainage holes to let the keel dry out
(worth doing anyway before reworking the repair next winter) *BEFORE*
its exposed to any frost. IMHO go sailing while you can, additional
damage & expense will be negligable. YMMV
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That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks for the advice. Last time I went
out, when I put the hole in it, I didn't have a bilge pump so I had to
bail water by hand. This time, I'll bring a pump.

joeb wrote:
That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks for the advice. Last time I went
out, when I put the hole in it, I didn't have a bilge pump so I had to
bail water by hand. This time, I'll bring a pump.

Are you trying to tell me the top of the keel is NOT sealed and any
water that gets in there goes into your bilge? If so, DONT put her back
in till you've made SURE the patch cant leak.

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The top of the keel is definitely not sealed. When I put the hole in
the bottom of the keel, I took on about 4 inches of water in the cabin
before making it back to shore.