I just purchased a used 2003 SeaRay 176BR boat, and the keel shows signs of the gel coat being warn away from continuous beaching in the sand.
I have inspected the area up close, and the gel coat is all that appears to be worn away, but the glass areas are definitely visible for approximately...
I just purchased a used 2003 sea ray 176 BR that looked to be in mint condition.
I was told it spent it life in southern California and fresh water lakes.
I was told by the original owner that it had very few hours (less than 100), and he only drove it to church on sunday.
He did say it hasn't...