Keel Trunk Fillet |
(This is very important)
With the addition of a mast compression post the need for a keel trunk fillet is an important feature that needs to be added to the hull. This spreads the load from the rig thru to the hull over a greater area. Failure to install this fillet may result in a stress crack at the forward edge of the trunk.
This photo is an
example of the minimum fillet I would recommend
(Keel tube has been removed for clarity)
Preparation
Epoxy Operation
LET CURE OVERNIGHT I know, your thinking "I have to do all of that, all at the same time". Well it is a bit to do, but if you plan what you are going to do and in the order you are going to do it, you should not really have a problem. Work steadily and smoothly. Now read this again and go over the "Instructions" #3 and 4. Get everything ready, rehearse the steps and lets mix some epoxy. |