C Chipnkim1999 New member Joined Aug 19, 2024 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 C Dory Year 1981 C Dory Model 22 Angler Apr 3, 2025 #1 I have a new to me 1980 Angler. I noticed I have wooden keel strips. They seem to be in good shape. Is it worth removing? Any thoughts?
I have a new to me 1980 Angler. I noticed I have wooden keel strips. They seem to be in good shape. Is it worth removing? Any thoughts?
T thataway Well-known member Joined Nov 2, 2003 Messages 21,692 Reaction score 63 C Dory Year 2007 C Dory Model 25 Cruiser Hull Identification Number DOR25652A707 Vessel Name thataway Apr 3, 2025 #2 If there is no evidence of water intrusion or rot under these strips, I would leave them in place. These boats were a 'flat iron' dory--the bottom core was a flat sheet of plywood. The issue would be if the strips were in good shape--stay with it.
If there is no evidence of water intrusion or rot under these strips, I would leave them in place. These boats were a 'flat iron' dory--the bottom core was a flat sheet of plywood. The issue would be if the strips were in good shape--stay with it.