motco
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Post by motco on Oct 6, 2023 14:05:54 GMT
Hello everyone.
I recently bought a jeannEu espace 1000 from 1981
The fix keel version.
And i wonder if it’s encapsulated or not , as long as i cant find any bolts in the areas they would be for bolts held keel.
Any knowledge about?
Thanks you.
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Post by MalcolmP on Oct 6, 2023 16:16:06 GMT
Hi Motco
Can you send some photos of the bilge area please.
You can upload them as attachments, or via the mobile app.
Thanks Malcolm
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motco
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Post by motco on Oct 6, 2023 16:54:13 GMT
Hi Motco Can you send some photos of the bilge area please. You can upload them as attachments, or via the mobile app. Thanks Malcolm The only photo i have is the engine location which is thd deepest point reachable. And right above the keel Couldnt find no bolts in there rather the engine mounts… |
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Post by MalcolmP on Oct 6, 2023 17:19:06 GMT
Hi Motco Can you send some photos of the bilge area please. You can upload them as attachments, or via the mobile app. Thanks Malcolm The only photo i have is the engine location which is thd deepest point reachable. And right above the keel Couldnt find no bolts in there rather the engine mounts… You should be able to lift the floor (sole) boards behind the mast support. Please have another look. Malcolm |
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motco
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Post by motco on Oct 6, 2023 18:15:21 GMT
The only photo i have is the engine location which is thd deepest point reachable. And right above the keel Couldnt find no bolts in there rather the engine mounts… You should be able to lift the floor (sole) boards behind the mast support. Please have another look. Malcolm Its a stepped deck mast so i guess the support its the wall infront the kitchen Cant find bolts there too |
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Post by MartyB on Oct 28, 2023 23:46:33 GMT
Maybe a bit late to this. MANY Of the sailboats from that time frame, including my 85 Arcadia have glassed over keel bolts. I can at least see where the bolts are thru out the keel area. I do not see the bolts, nuts etc themselves.
The keel itself, should be iron, not encapsulated. Typical of iron keels, no matter the brand, one needs to grind them down every 10-15 years to bare iron, treat with a zinc-rust inhibitor, fairing material, epoxy, bottom paint of your choice. You'll be good for another decade plus.
You may find a smile between the keel and hull. Fill that in with an appropriate caulk type material. I usually use 3M 4200. Stay away from the 5200 equal, IE a permanent caulk. Sika-Flex has similar to equal types of caulking materials. Don't use a basic silicone type material.
Marty
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