I had my 2004 H33 hauled for transport from NJ to Florida and discovered a lot of blistering on the keel. Very surprising since I was only launched in May. They're being repaired under warranty. Florida Yacht Charters in Miami Beach has been outstanding with their assistance. Especially so since I didn't even buy my boat from them. I will use them though when it's time to move up. Keep a lookout for blisters on the keel, not gelcoat, when you guys have your boats hauled for the winter. John H33 Two And Two
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Doubt that they are blisters.
John: Your keel is lead and I doubt that it has actually blistered. Chances are this is the anti-fouling paint. I have had the same thing with our H'31. The hull has never had a single blister in 17 years.
John: Your keel is lead and I doubt that it has actually blistered. Chances are this is the anti-fouling paint. I have had the same thing with our H'31. The hull has never had a single blister in 17 years.
Agree with Steve
Your keel is for sure lead. Lead can't blister. Improperly applied bottom paint will however lift off. I would suspect that the paint was applied directly over a poorly preped surface. Good thing here is that it's a much easier fix but this time make sure it's done right.
Your keel is for sure lead. Lead can't blister. Improperly applied bottom paint will however lift off. I would suspect that the paint was applied directly over a poorly preped surface. Good thing here is that it's a much easier fix but this time make sure it's done right.
John -
Moved the boat to the south shore last week for the winter. Was out Sunday in 34 kts max wind - what a great boat! Good luck and enjoy the warm weather and sailing in your new state. Gregg
Moved the boat to the south shore last week for the winter. Was out Sunday in 34 kts max wind - what a great boat! Good luck and enjoy the warm weather and sailing in your new state. Gregg
You're both right.
Blistering probably wasn't the best choice of words. I took up the issue regarding the bottom prep with my dealer and they insist that it was done right (no surprise there), but Hunter made the repairs under warranty. I still wonder though why my bottom was in such poor shape after only a couple of months in the water.
Blistering probably wasn't the best choice of words. I took up the issue regarding the bottom prep with my dealer and they insist that it was done right (no surprise there), but Hunter made the repairs under warranty. I still wonder though why my bottom was in such poor shape after only a couple of months in the water.
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