Hole worn in keel

[DaleS]

I have a 1970's 14' Starcraft aluminum boat that I bought used toward the end of last summer. When I took it off the trailer this fall, I noticed there was a 1" hole worn in the keel where it sits on the trailer roller. Do you think I should patch it with some J.B Weld or something similar?

 

[arboatdr]

Re: Hole worn in keel

The beauty of aluminum boats is if you get a hole in it you can have it welded up. Find a good alum welder and fix it right. shouldn't be very expensive. Good luck

 

[roscoe]

Re: Hole worn in keel

Also, the boat must be moving on that keel roller in order for it to wear.<br /><br />Probably need to raise the roller a little, or make sure the boat is strapped down tighter than the previous owner did.