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Bob,
I can't remember where you are located. There are quite a few Roughwaters
out here in the Pacific NW. It is a fine boat (for a power boat <vbg>.
I believe there is an owners group out here. Are you in touch with them?
Mike Folkestad
s/v Aquarius
Lying Blind Bay, Shaw Island, San Juan Isl Group, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Clinkenbeard" <>
To: "Live-aboard list" <>
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 6:56 AM
Subject: lv-ab: Trawler hull-to fill or not to fill
> We have purchased a Roughwater 41 trawler hull. The old cabin and
interior
> is gone and all that is left is the fiberglass hull. It is an Ed Monk
> design and since it is a 1976, it is a very heavy lay-up without any core
> material.
> We are going to rebuild the boat and use it for living aboard and
cruising.
>
> My first question is: It has a deep hollow keel that tapers to 26-28
inches
> in the rear and is about 2-3 inches wide inside.
>
> Should I consider filling the keel? I lean toward filling.
>
> If, with what?
>
> What would be the benefits or the drawbacks?
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Bob Clinkenbeard
>
>
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