I've a mail from a fan and fellow-builder in the UK and he says, 'I note that you've used interior-grade ply and yet we've no way now to seal the keel? You're a cunt.'
Ever responsive to your needs, I've a couple of solutions at this stage of the game: the first to seal the ends of the keel, add a coat of choice, gargle, rinse and repeat.
Note that for illustrative purposes floor-cleaner appears in the photograph; use of unauthorised finishes voids your warranty.