Otter Boat half keels

[Reel Chaos]

So considering that half keels are $80 a piece and I have some scrap steel laying around I decided to make a set myself.  My question is I had to make them 1” shorter than the stock keels will this have any negative effect? I plan to try them this weekend and if work will likely begin taking orders

[brucehookedup]

Should be all good. Spray the steel with good paint.

[Reel Chaos]

2 hours ago, brucehookedup said:

Should be all good. Spray the steel with good paint.

I did 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint that claims to protect against rust