FarmerGiles2
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I want to remove the rust around the keel root of a Hunter Duette. The picture illustrates the problem. The consensus in PBO and this forum seems to be that it's likely to be a cosmetic issue rather than something serious. However, I want to try to fix it, and will give the keels a shuggle when the boat is in the slings to make sure that there is not a more serious problem.
There is some useful guidance in PBO April 2011 on fixing the rust, but, being very new to this sort of thing, some more detailed advice would be welcome:-
1) PBO advises removing the paint first. Presumably this refers to the antifoul (Cruiser UNO in my case). Is there an obvious best way to do this for the hull/keel joint? A triangular scraper perhaps?
2) Then, I guess, wirebrush to remove the rust. When is the best time to apply the rust remover: before, during, after, or all three?
3) PBO then suggests priming with rust remover. This seems strange: what priming action does the rust remover have?
4) PBO then suggests an epoxy primer. Any suggestions as to brand?
5) Then Sikaflex to fill the gap between hull and keel. It looks like Sikaflex 291 is the one to go for here. Any opinions?
cheers
There is some useful guidance in PBO April 2011 on fixing the rust, but, being very new to this sort of thing, some more detailed advice would be welcome:-
1) PBO advises removing the paint first. Presumably this refers to the antifoul (Cruiser UNO in my case). Is there an obvious best way to do this for the hull/keel joint? A triangular scraper perhaps?
2) Then, I guess, wirebrush to remove the rust. When is the best time to apply the rust remover: before, during, after, or all three?
3) PBO then suggests priming with rust remover. This seems strange: what priming action does the rust remover have?
4) PBO then suggests an epoxy primer. Any suggestions as to brand?
5) Then Sikaflex to fill the gap between hull and keel. It looks like Sikaflex 291 is the one to go for here. Any opinions?
cheers