The edge taping can be seen to show that I used two layers of tape. I don't see any requirement for more, but of course I may be wrong. Around the hole may be seen the witness marks from the rotation to the upright. What may also be seen, is that for some reason, and I did try to follow the exterior dimensions correctly, is that the forefoot of the keel does not join to the chine at a point, but has a vertical drop of a couple of inches. The weathering on the side can be seen more clearly.
Close inspection reveals that the ply was epoxy saturated and that the colour change is superficial.
It is mainly a change in texture from the sanding it received before work ceased. After being kept in the open for two years, I was not sure what to expect. A modification that I felt was needed was to the rudder hinging. It can be seen that a stainless steel hinge arrangement of the more traditional type has been fitted to the bottom of the rudder and the keel. This rudder is not free flooding, and, since we mention it, none of my boat is.