catalina smile

Hello all, thanks in advance I am considering purchasing this 1984 catalina 36 and completing the two Catalina engineered repair jobs myself (attached). I have spoken to some people that havn't seen the boat but say I will need to drop the entire keel and reseal it, a job I can't/dont want to...

I’m looking to buy my 3rd Catalina and I’ve had a 27 and 30 and was wondering if the 38 was known for this happening also or I’d it just the smaller boats?

Hi everyone. I have something of a project in my bilge and I'm looking for input. I bought hull 3688 last fall (27, '77). She's in good shape - no evidence of the smile - lots of work done by earlier owners. She does have rusty keel bolts, however, and I'm working on identifying the source...