Hi Erik,

I was searching the forum for info about keel bolts and noticed that you wanted to replace yours on your ben. oceanis 430. I happen to have the exact same boat and i am also concerned about the state of my keel bolts.

Did you eventually replace them? If so,
Did you use factory bolts
did you do it on the hard or while in the water?
Did they come loose easy?
Any complications?

Hope to hear from you, thanks,

Tjeerd, Beneteau Oceanis 430, "Freedom" Netherlands