Re: FOLLOW UP

Posted by David on
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Mark- I followed Petit's instructions for coating with their product after grinding the keel. That was about this time last year- maybe a little closer to May(ish). Launched in June after overcoating the Petit finish with a self-polishing anti-fouling. I hauled out last October with everything looking about 98%. I had 2 pinhole bleeds which I (lightly) spray painted with a rust paint immediately. Then overcoated with the anti-fouling (2 coats) on the sprayed portion.
This spring I will re-coat with anti-fouling after I remove the OMC Zephyr Saildrive and have all appropriate holes glassed over as I am re-powering with a Yamaha T9.9. If I didn't need to paint the new areas because of the repairs, she could go in the water as is. This winter has not had any adverse effect on the keel at all.
Good luck with your project.