WESTERLY Konsort 29 - Page 81

HUI.L
Keel Bolts
Despite
being
fully
sealed
and bonded
at
the time of
manufacture,
the hull/keel
joint
is
a
primary
target for
leaks.
Running
aground
or standing
on bilge
keels
will increase
the
risk.
CAUTION:
The following informatlon
is
provided
to
assist
suitable experienced
mar!ne
engineers
and
assumes
that suitable equipment
and conditions
are
available
to
carry
out the
repair
procedures.
Westerly Yachts
Limited
cannot
be
held responsible
lor
any damage
incurred using
the
procedures.
Detection
A leaking keel bolt,
will
nearly always
produce
rust
staining.
This is
a
result
of
staining
from the keel
sudace
and
not from
ng
bolts
normally
aking occurs only
a
major structural
a leak is
suspected but
no there is no
sign of staining,
the
following
procedure
should be adopted:
1 Dry the
suspected
area
thoroughly.
2 Place
a
ring
of
'plasticine',
or similar,
around
the
suspected bolt(s).
3
Check
the
area
for
signs
of
water
within the ring. lf water
becomes trapped in the
area,
it is
likely
there is
a
leak.
Repairing
a
Leaking
Keel
Bolt
Leaking keel
bolts must
be
tackled
one
at
a
time. Required
tools
and materials
are as
follows:
8.1