Most boats have cast iron or lead keels attached to the reinforced plastic hulls with stainless steel studs that protrude through the hull and are exposed on the inside. On assembly of the new boat the load is transferred to … Continue reading
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After a grounding (not severe) this Kirby 25 developed a very small leak, not severe enough to limit the sailing season. During the following spring maintenance period this was corrected. The boat is stored on a trailer, supported on the … Continue reading