[Santana 22] Fwd: Would this keel sump worry you?

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Mon Nov 24 20:35:46 EST 2008



-----Original Message-----
From: wajwriter at aol.com
To: HIGREG at aol.com
Sent: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 5:26 pm
Subject: Fwd: [Santana 22] Would this keel sump worry you?


HELLO ALL TUNA OWNERS
....
I DECIDED TO REDO MY SANTANA...HULL #28?/ SAIL NUMBER 18428
"GOOD TASTE"

NEW BOTTOM PAINT
NEW TOPSIDE LPU
NEW NONSKID\
NEW DECK? PAINT

THE BOAT WILL BE WINTERING AT DISCOVERY BAY ( a buddy gave me a free slip at his palacial estate)

Ron Posey

-----Original Message-----
From: Nancy & Pat Broderick <broderic at sonic.net>
To: santana22.com at gregbiggers.com
Cc: tuna at myfleet.org
Sent: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 6:47 pm
Subject: Re: [Santana 22] Would this keel sump worry you?



Greg,

Where are you located?  If you're in the SF Bay Area, S. California,  
or any other place where there are lots of Tunas you should certainly  
be able to find a better example than this one! Or is it almost free?

In any case, everything fiberglass is fixable - for a price.

I can't see for sure, but is the crack in the hull,or is it a  
separation between the hull and the bunk structure.  It looks like it  
might be the bond between the hull and the interior structure.

If it's in the hull it's very serious. (see paragraph #1 above)

If it's the joint bonding the hull to the bunk (interior) structure  
it's a matter of grinding out the glass/tape/expoy/???? and re- 
connecting it.  But, it if the de-bonding has been caused by water  
standing in the boat (and the keel bolts certainly look like that's  
been happening) you need to inspect the bottom of the plywood that  
forms the bunk face/support.  Replacing the interior is a big job.   
(see paragraph #1 above)

What does the inside of the bunk face at this point look like?  Has  
it pulled away from the hull, too?  You need to grind it out, too.

Grinding fiberglass is dirty/messy/filthy/itchy/dangerous to breathe  
if you don't wear protection.  Keep the outdoor vac going while  
you're grinding to suck up as much white powered fiberglass as  
possible.  I like a full-body paint suit, taped at the ankles and  
wrists to keep the stuff out.  (see paragraph #1 above)

Pat Broderick
ex "Elaine"


On Nov 23, 2008, at 6:15 PM, gb wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am still on my quest to find the right tuna for my family to race a
> bit and cruise.
>
> I've read the Steve Seal and other articles on things to look for.
>
> But here is one for which I need some advice.
>
> Attached is a pic of the cabin floor where the keel attaches (Yes, I
> know if I buy this boat I need to haul it and put in stainless
> keelbolts). There is a crack or flaking where the fiberglass makes the
> turn from the seats to the floor, on the left edge of the picture.
>
> In case this mail list d
oes not allow attachements, you can also  
> see the
> pic at:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mh6eznOAcfTXD5Hwevqm0g? 
> authkey=-hntzihnFAs
>
> My questions:
>
> 1. What do you think it is and what causes it?
>
> 2. Would you repair it? If so, what would be involved?
>
> BTW-- if you are selling a boat and/or trailer and have not yet
> contacted me, please do. I will probably make a purchase by Christmas.
>
> Thanks a lot for any input you can provide.
>
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