Gibson Houseboat keel

[50-Desoto]

I am wondering what the keel is made of in my 86 44ft Gibson houseboat? Is it solid with no voids? Any wood to rot? I know there is wood in the stringer, but I'm not sure of the keel, water seeks the lowest level.

[42gibson]

mine is just solid wood and yes I have seen them rot if the gelcoat gets worn off from beaching.

[BananaTom]

I installed a Keel Guard on mine, as I beached often on sand, and it took the gel coat off.

I discovered it when we hauled out for a bottom job.

I think the cost was about $800.

[boatboat]

mine is solid wood.
192.168.l.0