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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 427149" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>It is a void, but if you fill it and didn't close the holes, water could get in, saturate the foam and then break more rivets or cause more damage if it is exposed to cold temperatures and the boat freezes. On most boats, there is a large 'weep' hole on the end of the keel or even an added chine; just for this purpose.</p><p></p><p>I myself would use West Systems G-flex 650 epoxy, as it is flexible. I can buy the kit for < $20 near me, so to me it was a no brainer! It also wicks in like Pappy says. </p><p></p><p>Here's a post on how to do it: https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40954</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 427149, member: 15636"] It is a void, but if you fill it and didn't close the holes, water could get in, saturate the foam and then break more rivets or cause more damage if it is exposed to cold temperatures and the boat freezes. On most boats, there is a large 'weep' hole on the end of the keel or even an added chine; just for this purpose. I myself would use West Systems G-flex 650 epoxy, as it is flexible. I can buy the kit for < $20 near me, so to me it was a no brainer! It also wicks in like Pappy says. Here's a post on how to do it: https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40954 [/QUOTE]
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