Oh thanks Mjgill1....I was told the retractable keel becomes a problem when barnacles attach while its deployed, lets say for a few weeks in warm water. I understand you might retract the keel when anchored, but maybe you want it down to stabilize the boat during storms or choppy water. Have you had this problem?

If you start shopping for a Seaward, you can get a hold of me as I am very familiar with the boat and its systems. I have done a lot of work to mine and helped direct others to make needed improvements. Even an experienced surveyor may not know what to look for. They are a great boat.