Mystery white stuff may well have been epoxy, thickened with a filler like 404. If you are aggressive and mix it thick, it can come out looking like whipped cream, and the bubbles can’t escape. Someone might have made such a mix to keep it from running out of the crack.

What was the approximate cost for this repair? Please respond with a private note if you don’t care to make this public.

Thanks,

Howard

On 1/12/03 2:51 PM, "Martin Johnson" <martlexi@cpinternet.com> wrote:

Hi everybody!
My M-17 Sunflower has been at the spa for a bit of an overhaul.  Photos and narration are available at the following link: http://msog.org/how-to/centerboard/cbrepair_johnson.cfm <http://msog.org/how-to/centerboard/cbrepair_johnson.cfm>
There are detailed photos including the centerboard completely removed, as well as some insight as to what goes on inside that keel/centerboard rig.  Click photos for greater detail.  Extra thanks to Doug King for providing such a wonderful website.
enjoy!
Martin Johnson
M-17 1976 #218 Sunflower
Duluth, MN