[alberg30] Re: lead vs. iron

[George Dinwiddie]

From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at mail.min.net>

> It is my understanding that the keel is
> encapsulated in glass and there are no keel bolts. Is this correct ? If so
> , how thick is the glass surrounding the keel ?

That's how it's built.  I don't know how thick the glass is, but it's 
pretty thick.

>     It seems I remember reading someplace that a problem with some iron
> keels is if any integrity of the glass surrounding the keel is lost (a la
> grounding on rock or coral) and salt water leaks in causing the cast iron
> to rust and swell over time it can be a serious problem. Have you ever know
> this to be problem ?

I've not had a problem with this.  I suppose this could happen, but 
cast iron is usually pretty resistant to deep rust.

 - George

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