Restore the Keel
When replacing the keel I wanted to use a good solid wood that would not cost a fortune. I originally looked at teak and white oak however the folks and windsor plywood showed me some outdoor decking material that was extrememly stiff and had been treated so it would never rot.
The nice thing about that would is it was $20 a plank instead of $10 a foot.
Here is the finished product (before being glassed in). Look at the dark wood in the center of the boat.
In this picture you can also see the beginnings of the framing for the deck.
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