Shaping the keel

I began to work on the keel today. I laid out the batten along the keel slot and marked the position of each frame. I then transferred the frame locations to the keel board. I marked the width of the keel at each frame and laid a batten along these marks to make a curve for the keel shape.

I then took my saber saw and slowly cut the excess wood off from either end. A quick pass of the power planer squared and smoothed everything and it turned out great

Now I will wet it and, putting 2 blocks (cat is optional) in the middle, put some curvature into it to make it easier to set it into the boat.