Something that confuses me about your modification, Martin. I thought that once water had made its way to that place in the keel that you access via your inspection holes, you had already lost the battle. Or is steel ballast still encapsulated in 'glass, even though there's a void that can fill with water? Thanks, Craig, chonshell@ia4u.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <bownez@juno.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 10:28 PM Subject: Bilge Water Hello Martin, Thank you for your input on the water/keel delema. We have M17s of the same year and I hope to sail next to yours in Duluth next season. I will study your info on the MSOG website. Stay warm up there in Dull-tooth. Bones in Mpls