Check it out:

I painted and undercoated everything below the waterline (except where braces block that ).


As you can see it is pretty smooth. I used a slide-roll technique to help eliminate the bubble problem. All you do is hold the roller at an angle while pushing and it acts more like a brush.

Keel is up and ready for upper work. When it comes time to fill the crack, I will probably move the winch to the post and restrain from the other to get it straight up.

Coming: Next update will be keel time. Expect it in two weeks. I have a grand isle trip that still needs to be executed.

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