Steve Trehue called with an update: he hauled the boat, loosened the keel bolts, packed them in 5200 and float-tested the boat again. That seemed to take care of the forward bolt leaks, but only served to send the leak to the aft keel bolts. Remember, you can neither create nor destroy matter. However, it is a good idea to try to keep liquid matter from weeping up through keel bolts.
He suggested that we haul again and this time drop the keel to find the source of the problem. He also suggested that I file an insurance claim. I'm going to send him a suggestion box for his birthday.
It may take the rest of the week to complete the job and test the new repair. He hopes to have me in the water by the weekend and will keep me posted along the way.
I'd keel over for sure at this point if not for the fact that Flyer is such an awesome boat. (Can't wait till you get to sail her!)
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