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I haven't sold to scrapyards yet, but I would say no way! Lead is about $1.00/lb, market price. Do what you can to separate the lead from the steel. or try to sell the whole keel to someone that will offer you a fair price.$400+.If it's still useable try to sell it to a boat place. haven't sold to scrapyards yet, but I would say no way! Lead is about $1.00/lb, market price. Do what you can to separate the lead from the steel. or try to sell the whole keel to someone that will offer you a fair price.
Re: Lead vs Iron Keel. Ultimately it is a matter of density versus available space, versus cost. Lead weighs around 700 pounds per cubic foot, while iron and steel is around 450 to 500 pounds per cubic foot. Concrete is around 150 pounds per cubic foot.ltimately it is a matter of density versus available space, versus cost. Lead weighs around 700 pounds per cubic foot, while iron and steel is around 450 to 500 pounds per cubic foot.