From a discussion on the Mac only forum - several questions arise. Issue: The fibreglass covering on the cast iron keel of a Mac/Venture 22 has become too old and needs to be repaired. Question: Can I strip off the old fibreglass, sand blast the iron keel and cover it with something other than more fibreglass? Will epoxy, polyurethane, powder coating or some other product provide good coverage and protection? Or am I destined to re-apply fibreglass? Can this be a good Do-It-Yourself winter project OR is the 600 lb iron keel too much to wrestle with and a marina/boatyard job is in order? NOTE: This is a fresh water boat and in all likelyhood will always be in fresh water. If this topic has been bashed around ad nausium before, please forgive me, I couldn't seem to find anything in the archives. Richard Thanks