Posting this on behalf of a dock mate who has an '89 wing keel. He's getting a bit of water in the "bilge" collecting around the keel bolts while at the slip, sponge full, no more. However while sailing for a day, he has taken on 5 gallons! (calm seas, nothing coming over the side, no excessive heeling).
The keel bolts appear tight, no noticeable water ingress there while docked, although the bit of water collects at that point (from wherever it's coming). Only other penetrations below the waterline are lower gudgeon (no water there) and the sink thru-hull, likewise no water there. He has a bit of staining at two stanchions, so those need re-bedded, but nothing else obvious, at least to me. Chain plates appear fine, no staining. Anchor locker has a thru-hull above the waterline. He sez he's redone his rub rail w/4200 so that can be ruled out. Maybe the hull/deck "shoebox" joint?
I'm unfamiliar with the wing keel model, the keel attachment, etc., hoping you guys can chime in on what could be going on here.
Thx in advance!
Ron
The keel bolts appear tight, no noticeable water ingress there while docked, although the bit of water collects at that point (from wherever it's coming). Only other penetrations below the waterline are lower gudgeon (no water there) and the sink thru-hull, likewise no water there. He has a bit of staining at two stanchions, so those need re-bedded, but nothing else obvious, at least to me. Chain plates appear fine, no staining. Anchor locker has a thru-hull above the waterline. He sez he's redone his rub rail w/4200 so that can be ruled out. Maybe the hull/deck "shoebox" joint?
I'm unfamiliar with the wing keel model, the keel attachment, etc., hoping you guys can chime in on what could be going on here.
Thx in advance!
Ron
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