Osmosis blisters around the keel

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unclenunky

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Oct 30, 2019
3
Hi folks,

I am looking at an early Vega built in 1970.

The owner tells me that he has an osmosis problem around the keel with
blisters that show all the usual signs. They leak vinegar smelling
liquid when burst.

The hull needs repaiting and the bottom cleaning. I was thinking about
peeling the gel off and starting again, but would rather try and save
the money for other things and get her on the water faster.

All ideas welcome.

Thanks

Andy
 
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groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
1,075
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Vega #1813 Good Things
 
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rogerefairest

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Jul 6, 2007
106
Osmosis is the equivalent of cancer (for a person), it would not kill you strait away but the longer you leave it the harder it will become to cure; thankfully your boat is not a life, so you can let it decay if is more cost effective.
 
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bobnlesafloat

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Oct 31, 2019
163
I think the cancer comparisson's a bit harsh.

A dozen or so small keel blisters is no more than an irritation and IMHO a DIY repair will be more than adequate as both a short and long term solution.

It's my undestanding that there's never been a 'serious' case of osmosis in a Vega hull?

Bob Carlisle
Spring Fever 1776
 
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