The bottom of the keel had suffered from a lack of maintenance over the last 50 years; electrolysis and galvanic corrosion had warn the steel thin. My neighbors recommended Doug
Uraneck for the welding. Doug is a master welder who works with skill usually consigned for surgeons. Doug was suffering from the beginning stages of
ALS. In spite of pain and a wheelchair, his indomitable spirit kept him working until the end.
Doug was a servant, and the great number of people who came to his side were a testament on how much he was loved. Thank you Doug! You are missed by many. I ordered a 4'x8' piece of hot rolled steel plate 3/8" thick. This was delivered sheared into two 2'x8' pieces. We joined them together creating a 16 foot piece. I hired John Clay and his truck that transports the boat to come by to lift the boat up. It took six men to lift and slide the steel plate under the
Vindhler's keel. The next step was to trim and fasten the plate to the keel of the boat. I hired a great welder named John
Doane for this work. I have been very happy with his effort. It was a great relief to get this work completed. I had always felt this was the
Achilles heel of the boat.
Doug was a servant, and the great number of people who came to his side were a testament on how much he was loved. Thank you Doug! You are missed by many. I ordered a 4'x8' piece of hot rolled steel plate 3/8" thick. This was delivered sheared into two 2'x8' pieces. We joined them together creating a 16 foot piece. I hired John Clay and his truck that transports the boat to come by to lift the boat up. It took six men to lift and slide the steel plate under the Vindhler's keel. The next step was to trim and fasten the plate to the keel of the boat. I hired a great welder named John Doane for this work. I have been very happy with his effort. It was a great relief to get this work completed. I had always felt this was the Achilles heel of the boat.
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