Mahe 36: Hull

[MKB53]

Leaking through the hull joint is not uncommon. With mine they stripped out the old sealer (not much of it) and filled the gap with Sikaflex and it was all good. I don't think the bolts are meant to hold the hull, rather just to keep it all together while the glue dries. Mine had a a couple of bolt holes (no bolts) which help the rain get in!
I would be surprised if the glue is letting go.

[nepomuk1978]

Originally Posted by MKB53

Leaking through the hull joint is not uncommon. With mine they stripped out the old sealer (not much of it) and filled the gap with Sikaflex and it was all good. I don't think the bolts are meant to hold the hull, rather just to keep it all together while the glue dries. Mine had a a couple of bolt holes (no bolts) which help the rain get in!
I would be surprised if the glue is letting go.

Thanks. Will give an update.

[redneckrob]

Does anyone have a Mahe 36 on the hard who could measure the keel to keel distance for the mini-keels? I'm trying to avoid having to dive to measure it for a boat lift. Thanks.

[kds65]

Never measured the actual distance, but I have been hauled out by a 20 ft travelift. Only a few inches to spare, but it fit.

[redneckrob]

Originally Posted by kds65

Never measured the actual distance, but I have been hauled out by a 20 ft travelift. Only a few inches to spare, but it fit.

Thanks, me too. I know the beam is 19.5', it's the distance between the center point of each keel I'm trying to figure out.

[redneckrob]

Originally Posted by redneckrob

Thanks, me too. I know the beam is 19.5', it's the distance between the center point of each keel I'm trying to figure out.

For anyone who may need this in the future, the distance from center hull to center hull is approximately 14' 7"