Otca Keel dimensions

[Michael Graessle]

I am undecided about replacing the keel on my 1942 Otca. My question is what are the correct dimensions? I have seen some with full wrap around keels and I have seen some that stop where the rocker begins.

As always, thanks for the help and advice.

 

[Benson Gray]

A "full wrap around keel" is commonly described as an outside stem and these are not easy to add later since the inside stem needs to be wider to accommodate them. The messages listed below offer the keel dimensions and more details.
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/ot-keel-dimensions.9027/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/1910-ot-keel.5159/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/1929-keel-stem-details.2199/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/keel-dimensions-needed.461/

Good luck,

Benson

 

[Michael Graessle]

Benson, you are a cornucopia of canoe information! Thank you for the great resources.