Repairing keel with concrete

[navphoto]

I've tapped the bottom and it's clear that I'm in for a huge project.

[navphoto]

I'd like to get your advise but I can't seem to figure out how to upload a pic so you all can see what I'm up against

[navphoto]

Definitely don't want to start cutting bottom until I get some advise

[navphoto]

I'm hoping that I'll be able to use filler then prime and paint.

[navphoto]

I got the boat for $150 basically I bought the trailer but we really want to learn how to sail so we can bareboat in the future.

[navphoto]

It's a drifter 17 not much on the web.

[navphoto]

So I'm getting a pop up saying a moderater has to allow my pics

[navphoto]

I really wish that they said this on the sticky

[navphoto]

No freakin way it worked

[navphoto]

I just want to keep posting freakin pictures I'm so freakin happy

[navphoto]

Somebody please respond or I'm gonna start posting selfies

[td0tz]

I am in awe. It looks like concrete ballast expanded due to water intrusion. Also, folks, is that pox in the glass surrounding the cboard?

[navphoto]

Definitely water intrusion. It looks like hairline cracks and then water seeped under fiberglass. Concrete does become stable after chipping back alittle.
I wondering if there is a product that can seal the bottom enough to use the boat.

[lonesoldier0408]

I have a Luger Southwind 21', with similar issues. Retractable center board, non-supported fiberglass center board trunk, and busted up cement for ballast. Put it in the water to check watertight status....

[waikikin]

Originally Posted by navphoto

Definitely water intrusion. It looks like hairline cracks and then water seeped under fiberglass. Concrete does become stable after chipping back alittle.
I wondering if there is a product that can seal the bottom enough to use the boat.

Naphoto,

That looks like glass fiber .......... so you need to fill & do a fiberglass repair. Tricky spot to fair & smooth out.

Jeff.