Rust on Keel

[reworb]

I looked at a used 311 yesterday. There was rust and "bubbling" on the keel. Since my prior boat had a lead keel I'm not familiar with this problem. What is involved in fixing this problem?

 

[Gunni]

I looked at a used 311 yesterday. There was rust and "bubbling" on the keel. Since my prior boat had a lead keel I'm not familiar with this problem. What is involved in fixing this problem?

The keel is cast iron, you grind the rust spots until you get bright metal, immediately seal with epoxy barrier coat, fair as necessary, reapply bottom paint. This is a common maintenance item.