[Jeff_H]

I am still missing something. Loosing 580 some odd cubic inches of lead is a lot of lead. What makes you think that much lead is missing? And where do you think it is missing from?

Also there is no way that I would sell the engine. That makes no sense at all. The boat has a replacement value replacement value way below your projected $8500 without an inboard engine because the next person will feel that this is project boat that has been cobled together. You are way ahead with dead engine that someone would at least expect to be able to rebuild than to sell it off.

Regarding the keel bolts, if there is no sign of leaking, I think I would take off and put back one nut at a time and see what you find. If it looks bad then pull the keel to check the bolts otherwise go sailing.

Regards