Patricia,
Just make sue you take your time looking at the boat. Don't get too exited
by an easy fix in an open area. True it's an easy fix, but like William
said.......make sure you seal it well. Several coats of clear poly sealant
will do the job. Just make sure you keep an eye on it.
HAPPY SAILING.
joe

"pt" wrote in message
om...
hi. thanks for the quick advice -- all your optimism just made me very
happy!

the boats on land at a boston marina. i'm hoping i get to see it this
weekend.

i was told that part of the keel needed replacing which has me
worried... but if it's merely a task of gluing, and clamping till the
glue's set, i can definitely do that.

i don't even mind doing something a little more involved like laying
fiberglass tape etc... especially if that means i can get sailing.
that would be lovely.

updates as soon as i have one. BIG THANKS!

patricia.

"JSE" wrote in message
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Patricia,
It really deepends on just where the delamination starts and ends. If
it's
in an open area, wood glue and clamps an do winders before you seal it.
Where is the boat located?
Joe


"pt" wrote in message
om...
hi. i can't afford to buy a boat yet, but a family friend is giving
away his boat. i'd love to get it and get sailing again. the hull is
epoxy over fiberglass and in good condition. but the wooden keel is
delaminating in the aft area and needs replacing in part.

how hard would it be to do this myself? how much would it cost?

any advice would be appreciated.

thanks,
patricia.