Hi all, newer Commander owner (1964, hull number unknown). This forum and the manual have been very helpful as I get to know our boat.
Now for a question: we had the boat hauled a few weeks ago for the end of the season and there continues to be weeping from the front bottom of the keel. I've read the discussions and manual about water in the keel and it may need some further work in the spring. For now, though, I'm worried about the water freezing in there this winter. As the seeping appears to be from the front of the keel, would you drill a drainage hole toward the front where the ballast is, or stick with the standard recommendations of aft toward the rudder? Just looking to dry things out at this point.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Now for a question: we had the boat hauled a few weeks ago for the end of the season and there continues to be weeping from the front bottom of the keel. I've read the discussions and manual about water in the keel and it may need some further work in the spring. For now, though, I'm worried about the water freezing in there this winter. As the seeping appears to be from the front of the keel, would you drill a drainage hole toward the front where the ballast is, or stick with the standard recommendations of aft toward the rudder? Just looking to dry things out at this point.
Thanks for any thoughts.