ossygobbin
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hi,
just a quick question. does anyone have any advice for ther best timber to use from which to build a new fin keel. this is to go on a kestrel 22 center board sloop. i have just removed the old keel and the old timbers appear to be oak and are not reusable due to damage and soft areas. if i use oak, would i be better using green unseasoned oak or seasoned timber? or would i consider elm or iroko if i can obtain it? all advice gratefully received /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
just a quick question. does anyone have any advice for ther best timber to use from which to build a new fin keel. this is to go on a kestrel 22 center board sloop. i have just removed the old keel and the old timbers appear to be oak and are not reusable due to damage and soft areas. if i use oak, would i be better using green unseasoned oak or seasoned timber? or would i consider elm or iroko if i can obtain it? all advice gratefully received /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif