lead keel

Hello! I am looking to purchase a 1983 Catalina 30 and I have some concerns about the keel and whether it is worth fixing. I appreciate any and all responses! This is a lead keel and is showing signs of blistering and damage. My experience level is basic but my research would tell me that I...

I have a swing keel off of a Cat 22 (1972, I think). A chunk broke off during retrieval from the sea floor (due to using the already enlarged hole as chain attach point - apparently a bad idea). The missing chunk now opens the hole all the way to the keel edge. A welding shop thought they...

Hello all, We have been sailing our Sirius 22 for a few years and it seems a bit tender, especially in puffy conditions. I've been thinking about swapping out the iron swing keel for a lead one, which would add around 100 lbs of ballast. Has anyone done this. Thanks, Tom