OOPS! Trailer took a bite out of the keel!

PSYKO_Inc

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Short backstory: Just bought my first boat a week ago, a 1971 Delta 16' trihull. Took it out successfully twice already. Yesterday was my third trip out with it, had a morning of windy conditions and not a single bite from the fish. Tried to load it up in a crosswind, keel slid off the rollers and hit the trailer. I don't think the damage is too severe, but it's below the waterline so I'd like to get some expert advice from the forum. How bad is it? Think some Marine-Tex putty can patch it up?
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BTW, there was already some pre-existing damage in the same spot, those are the darker colored scratches and scuffs. Yesterday's snafu is where you can see fresh white fiberglass...
 

oops!

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Re: OOPS! Trailer took a bite out of the keel!

hey j thats nasty......
by the way....welcome to iboats !


thats why i hate roller trailers......im switching to full bunks.

yes you can patch with marine tex......but all it will take is one day and the repair can be done correctly with the correct materials.

if you just read here, there are about 10'000 threads on the exact same repair.

cheers bud....congrats on the boat
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