Cracks in keel fairing - what to do?

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 19:17
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John Hodgson
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Cracks in keel fairing - what to do?

I am in the process of sanding down the bottom of the boat for applying Interprotect barrier coat and new anti-fouling paint.

During the sanding I uncovered what appears to be some cracks in the fairing compound over the keel. See picture below.

I don't know if I should be doing something about these before putting the barrier coat on.  I was considering doing nothing as the Interprotect should cover all these spots and provide protection.

Has anybody encountered this situation before and what did you do?

Thanks

John

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S/V SUNDOG
Homeport: ​Kingston, ON
2003 Catalina 36 MKII #2134
Wing Keel

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Sun, 05/15/2022 - 05:13
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sidthekid
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Hello John, I had a similar issue last spring. The team at our marina recommended sanding out the crazing on the keel before the barrier coat was applied. They did a great job. Boat was super buoyant after removing years of antifouling paint. Good luck with your project.

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Bill & Barb
s/v Northern Lights
2002 Catalina 36 MKII #2086
Rock Hall, MD
Northern Chesapeake

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