One fellow Matilda owner got back to me already. His suggestion supports my idea that the solution may be as simple as rebedding the limit/pivot bolt head and nut with marine sealant. I prepared the area and did so with fast curing Sikaflex. I plan to test it by temporarily caulking the keel trunk from the outside, and pouring water into the trunk from the maintenance port above. If the bolt doesn't leak, I'll try another launch soon!
Afternoon Dale,
ReplyDeleteGREAT blog with EXCELLENT photos.
Re photo #1,
Interesting lip around bottom of centerboard trunk- did you add it?
Anode(?) above bulb?
Is that a rubber bumper above bulb?
Re photo #3
Interesting floor arrangement around centerboard trunk base compared to other Matildas.
Cheers
Lorne
Thanks Lorne,
ReplyDeletelip is temporary caulking for the test.
anodes came with her
my ugly floor -- the only arrangement I know
:D