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Hi all. Me again. After racing the new albacore in a couple of races at ogston I have discovered a leak (or two)
I am pretty sure that the water is entering through the keel band along the under side of the boat.

To repair it properly I would like to remove the keel band and dry out the wood, then apply an epoxy filler mix before re-fitting the band.
My question is, is it possible to remove the band in one piece or will I have to machine the wood away? Is it screwed down or just glued? Also if I do have to machine it off what would be the best wood to replace it with?

Alternatively should I just remove the paint and varnish allow it to dry out and then just run an epoxy fillet along the length on both sides? I'm pretty sure that the rot hasn't set in yet and that this issue is just the result of the boat being dry stored for about a year causing dry out and shrinkage

any advice would be appreciated.

Finally on another point in a previous post I requested some info on the boat unfortunately I had miss read the Hull number. The correct number is 6169 so if anyone has any info that would be great. Sorry about all the questions

Hi I have repaired 3 Albs with a similar problem. Give me a ring on 07775 664104 and I can talk you through the repair, it isn't as simple as an epoxy fillet!!!, cheers Graham

Thanks Graham. I'm on holiday in Tunisia at the moment but will call when I get back. Whereabouts are you based?

St Albans in Hertfordshire, I also have some photos of ones I have done, enjoy your hols, Graham

Cheers, photos would be really useful. Pity your To far away

Thanks for the really helpful information Graham. How do i add Karma here?
Did you get my email?

No email received, try graham.darvill1@btinternet.com

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