Bill, I think you're not considering the entire situation. This is a
trailer boat that I'm making a guess is under 21 ft since it only has
one bunk on each side. It's a 94 which makes it 12 years old. I'm
swagging a guess that it's worth somewhere between $6k and $10k. To
restore the front of the keel to the original condition would probably
cost way more than is reasonable. What I suggested is not far from
what they would do except a shop would be able to replace the missing
gelcoat with gelcoat. Gelcoat is tricky to work with where as epoxy
paint is relatively fool proof. For a diy'er epoxy paint is much more
reliable that gelcoat. The keel guard is because there is no way
without a whole lot of work it is going to look as smooth as the rest
of the gelcoat on the boat. The keel guard takes care of the
cosmetics. If this was a $100k cruiser then it would be a different
situation.

Bill Kearney wrote:
I really don't want to spead alot of $$$$ repairing it. But i will have
someone look at it...

That's the best idea yet. Do not just half-ass it with some epoxy and
keelguard. Do it the right way. If you don't and your crappy attempt fails
you risk having it sink. It won't seem like much of a bargain to have the
whole boat be a total loss. And insurance won't take to kindly to an
amateur job being at fault.

I really just noticed it now.. Dunno how long it's been like that. Guess
I
should pay more attention.. (all things i learn having my first boat)... I
never beach it. The roller was worn through in the middle but i don't
know
if that would cause that much damage..

What, worn through to the metal beneath it? Uh, YEAH, that'd be a problem!

Bite the bullet and get the job done right. Boats teach expensive lessons.

-Bill Kearney