Keel Repair on 260 Express

[Rolling Clover]

I have a bit of damage on my new to me shamrock 260 express. can anyone tell me what's inside that keel??? how far in should i grind ??? is it wood or all glass?? clearly the damage is into the glass but ??? i don't really know the construction of this hull. the bow has some beach rubbing damage too. andy suggestions or input welcome.

[Ship]

Keel is fiberglass filled with shamite. reas of hull is polyester resin and glass fabrics. repair is done with basic fiberglass technology/technic.

[ARGO]

Pls smarten me up- what is "shamite"

[Ship]

not sure of the exact mixture. either ground glass fibers or sandy type filler and polyester resin.

[Quik Fix]

Tunnel hull?

[Rolling Clover]

no this is a 260 Express with full Keel. We'll start grinding and see what we find.

[Quik Fix]

This boat was not made by Boynton so we can not say that the Shamite system was used. Don't grind too far and make more work than is necessary.

[Ship]

Jerry, do you know what the "Shamite" mixture is exactly?

[Quik Fix]

Sand and casting resin. Look at cut r up thread.