Grounging Keel

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Murray16764

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Oct 16, 2007
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Beneteau 352 Toronto
Last weekend, I bounced the keel off something hard while docking at Niagara-on-the-Lake. This after the Dock Master confidently stated: "Yes, there is at least 6 ft where you are docking". I was barely moving when I hit and there is no indication of any structure issues with the boat (B352) and/or the keel. But my question is: does Beneteau coat the keel with gelcoat or is there just a coat of paint on it? I know that keel is lead and it appears to be painted, so I am hoping a scrape will be easier to fix (if necessary) when I haul the boat out later this season. Any thoughts. Thanks, Murray
 
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Mike B

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Apr 15, 2007
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Beneteau 43 Baltimore, MD
Just painted

I believe they just paint them. I've scraped up the bottom of the keel on my 361 and had no ill effects. You should be fine.
 
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larry w

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Jun 16, 2005
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The keel on my OC400

is iron, not lead, and is painted. On your next haulout, grind it down smooth, paint it with a rust inhibitor, then bottom paint.
 
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