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Author Leak around Keel Locking Bolt
John Haggis
Victoria BC

Boat Name: Windfall

Model/Year: Catalina 22 1973

Hull No. 2934

Hailing Port: Victoria BC		 09/29/2005 6:57 AM Pacific Time
I have a problem with water seeping in from around my Keel lock down bolt. Any ideas as to how I can fix it. I do not want to do away with the bolt all together.
Thank you



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Hailing Port: 		09/29/2005 8:55 AM Pacific Time
I took vasoline..coated the bolt..sparingly ...as a separating medium

screwed the bolt in........then used silicone to extend the bolt hole.........into the compartment....and get a good seal........


tom
was 804
now.....13576.......

GSYC
lake hopatocong...NJ.
Louis Plaisance
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA

Boat Name: Saint Benedict

Model/Year: C22/1988

Hull No. 14686

Hailing Port: Lake PONTCHARTRAIN, LA		 09/29/2005 6:38 PM Pacific Time
Hello John,

I used Teflon plumber's tape. My boat is wet full time these past four years. Not a drop of water. Of course, I never use the locking bolt for its intended purpose.

ljp
 
 
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