I reviewed all the threads about keel shape and found what I was looking for in an article in Professional BoatBuilder June-July 2005 !!!...
Yea, "Project" is my middle name. This particular boat does have some history amoung old friends in costal New Hampshire and it was sailed around...
OK (I'm replying to my own note to continue...) Remove the keel, cut the thing off almost flush with the bottom, leave room for internal balast...
I've been reading this site for a couple of months and have to thank everyone for their comments and expert advice. A great friend has "aged out...