CeesvB
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Hi
I am in the process of buying an 18 year old Benetau 21.7. I inspected the it yesterday. I really like the boat and it is in great condition. The B21.7 has a swing keel and all is in good working order. However the underside of the hull is showing some rust marks. The picture is of the port underside showing is a thumbnail size patch where the surface has lifted and rust is showing. The outline of a plate is also visible in the hull surface. There is also some evidence of this on the starboard side, I'm worrying that the keel hanger assembly (embedded in the hull?) is rusting and it will require an expensive repair. The bolts (inspected from inside the cabin) are good order. Is this a known issue with Benetau 21.7?![20240629_125655_edit.jpg 20240629_125655_edit.jpg](https://ybw-data.community.forum/attachments/130/130087-cac0dd043c7295aaa18a51a0cdb1ef0d.jpg)
I am in the process of buying an 18 year old Benetau 21.7. I inspected the it yesterday. I really like the boat and it is in great condition. The B21.7 has a swing keel and all is in good working order. However the underside of the hull is showing some rust marks. The picture is of the port underside showing is a thumbnail size patch where the surface has lifted and rust is showing. The outline of a plate is also visible in the hull surface. There is also some evidence of this on the starboard side, I'm worrying that the keel hanger assembly (embedded in the hull?) is rusting and it will require an expensive repair. The bolts (inspected from inside the cabin) are good order. Is this a known issue with Benetau 21.7?
![20240629_125655_edit.jpg 20240629_125655_edit.jpg](https://ybw-data.community.forum/attachments/130/130087-cac0dd043c7295aaa18a51a0cdb1ef0d.jpg)