[Public-list] water in the keel

[John Malthouse]

Last spring I discovered a crack 12" crack at the bottom centre of the keel 
as it just curves up towards the bow. After the spring thaw small drips of 
water were evident, I filled with glass filler and then glassed over. Now 
back on the hard for the winter I still notice water drops from what I 
presume is a small pin hole at the highest point of my previous glass over 
job. I'm thinking water must be passing through the deck and gravity taking 
it to the bottom of the keel?
I've read some where that you can drill small holes in the bottom to drain 
water?
I also have a A22 that has a bronze plug in the middle of the keel,but have 
never been able to remove.
Before the winter freeze comes I would like to fix / remove any water that 
may be trapped in the keel of my A30 and my A22. any suggestions before I 
get the power drill out would be greatly appreciated before I make a 
mistake.
I find it hard to believe that in just one summer that the fiberglass would 
be that porous and therefore think water is entering through cracks on the 
deck?
John, Mannin #452

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