Closeup of Keel head hanging in the hoist ready to be sandblasted.

Keel hanging in the hoist ready to be sandblasted.

1/4 of the sand blasting job done.

1/4 of the sand blasting job done. Note Mexico cast into the side of the head.

Close up of the right side head.

Right side pivot hole.

Angle shot of right side head shows the amount of craters caused by the corrosion.

Left side head, considerable pockets/holes caused by corrosion.

Left side head, considerable pockets/holes caused by corrosion.

Left side more holes.

Damage on the leading edge of keel.

Sand blasting is complete, keel has been sprayed with metal prep to stop and or convert any remaining rust. 2.5 hours to complete the sand blasting and 800 lbs of 20-30 grade sand..

Sand blasting is complete, keel has been sprayed with metal prep to stop and or convert any remaining rust.

Sand blasting is complete, keel has been sprayed with metal prep to stop and or convert any remaining rust.

Sand blasting is complete, keel has been sprayed with metal prep to stop and or convert any remaining rust. Primer was applied the next day after the metal prep did its magic over night.

The pivot hole will be repaired with a stainless steel insert. The insert will be bonded in place using epoxy prior to applying the fiberglass covering to the entire keel.

The pivot hole will be repaired with a stainless steel insert. The insert will be bonded in place using epoxy prior to applying the fiberglass covering to the entire keel.

First layer of West Systems epoxy thickened with 410 fairing compond.

The fairing compond will be used to get keel back to basic shape and dimension. It will be applied thinly on the surface so no sanding is required. Do not want to sand through primer and metal prep exposing metal to the air.

Once the shape is attained, the fiberglass will be applied. Then the keel will be faired to desired shape and finish.

Four applications of filler over the surface should be enough to fill all the voids.

Bottom of keel had a fair amount of corrosion. This area will get extra layers of fiberglass in case of acidential groundings.