[RedHorizon]

I would agree with the statement.

I had an iron keel on a Beneteau 235 I used to own. The boat was a 1992 and I owned it for four years. I treated the keel with POR 15 and didn't have an issue after that for a season or two in brackish water. Other owners reported similar results, with the best results being POR 15 and then an epoxy fairing over top. Prior to the POR 15 application, I had a few rust spots that would appear and need to be treated. Something else to consider is that iron dosen't deform in a grounding as lead can, however it does transfer the grounding force to the boat...which may apply if your cruising grounds are shallow with a rocky bottom.