I am restoring a 17', 1967 Old Town Otca. The old keel was rotted and needs to be replaced. I am debating whether to make a new one to replace it or just not put one on. My question regards the forming of the cupped surface that is on the boat side of the keel (where the bedding compound gets applied). What are the suggestions for forming this? Are there router bits that can be used? One more, What type of wood should be used?
Thanks for any input.
Tim
Thanks for any input.
Tim