It has already been reported in the Chron.Com that the repair was hidden from TAMUG by a crew member!
Which crew member? TAMUG? Who grounded the boat several times, and when? Before or after it was donated to TAMUG?
Damn, at least we know the keelbolts didn't let go. Wonder if there was more metal on that keel before the repairs? Doesn't look like there was a larger backing plate there before, does it?
![](http://tamus.edu/offices/communications/cynthiawoods/images/keel2.JPG)