Hi,
I have a leak from one bolt of the kill only in cruising, about one litter in hour.
When the boat is not moving it is dry.
Any suggestion ??
Thank you very much
Nissim
Seal 28 "VIA MARIS"

Hi Nissim
I know this sounds fairly obvious but have you checked that they are all good and tight. There should be a lock nut on each, I did them up as tight as I could with a spanner (after releasing the lock nut).
It sounds like a job for next winter to remove, clean, and refit the stub keel.
Mike

Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"

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Hi Maike
Thank you for your reply.
My boat is a fix kill there are no lock nut on them.
I think to tight all the other bolts and then to open the leaking one,
Cline, put some seal that can stand the water , tight and hope for good
I want to hear if any one had this problem and how he solve this.
and what is your opinion about what I am going to do.
thanks again
Nissim
Seal 28 "VIA MARIS"

Your idea sounds good for a temporary repair. You could also protect the threads and bolt with something suitable which can be removed later and put a layer of glass and resin over the bolt. This could always be ground, chiseled away later.
I would still suggest a proper repair when you have time by removing the keel, cleaning and priming and re-bedding with a good underwater sealer.
Mike

Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"

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Thank you Mike
By doing this I mean temporary repair.
When the boat will be out of the water the keel will have the real repair.
Thank you again.
Nissim
Seal 28 "VIA MARIS"