: Thanks everyone for all the input and the link to the svenson site! My boat
: looks a lot like "Canvas Back". I think I'll start by trying to
: remove the outer wooden keel. It's screwed into an inner wooden piece and
: some of the screws are backing out a little anyway so I suspect it as one
: source of leaks. Assuming it comes off ok and everything seems sound, what
: sort of sealant would you recommend if I reassemble without re-skinning?
: Silicone? Boatlife? Thanks again.

Well first I'd get the outer keel off and see if the loose fastenings caused rot in the inner keel. If there is rot present it'll require removing the skin to repair.

Bill H.