Hi All.
I have an Olson 911SE (hull #112) which has leaked (at the keel bolts?) for the past ten years. (I won't get into story of the rocks that initiated the issue.)
The question is, Is the lowering of the keel to rebed it something that can be done outside of the experience and equipment of a boatyard? The boat is on a trailer with adjustable (screw type) pads which permit me to release the weight from the keel. My intentions would be to loosen the nuts to allow the keel to drop a couple inches, clean out the old bedding, add fresh and tighten it back up.
Problems? Are the forward bolts accessible without the destruction of the flooring? Is the flooring a readily removable item? Any insights into feasibility or the difficulty of the task would be appreciated. What is the bedding material that should be used?
Thanks in advance.