FishingAgain
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Hello all,
I recently completed a successful mast step mix (I'll post some pics of the process soon) on my 1972 Grew Sunfish. I am taking advantage of the new 6" (port) hole in the deck to replace the screws holding the original cleat and fairlead-pulley to the deck, with bolts/fender washers/locknuts.
I gather from what i've read that the fittings are bronze. Stainless fasteners are what I purchased but I want to get members' input on the likelihood of corrosion and how frequently I should replace them. Stainless and bronze appear to be close to each other on the galavnic metal list, where metals further from each other are more likely to corrode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_series
But, I thought some experience might be helpful to lean on. I am sailing the boat in fresh water only.
Thanks
I recently completed a successful mast step mix (I'll post some pics of the process soon) on my 1972 Grew Sunfish. I am taking advantage of the new 6" (port) hole in the deck to replace the screws holding the original cleat and fairlead-pulley to the deck, with bolts/fender washers/locknuts.
I gather from what i've read that the fittings are bronze. Stainless fasteners are what I purchased but I want to get members' input on the likelihood of corrosion and how frequently I should replace them. Stainless and bronze appear to be close to each other on the galavnic metal list, where metals further from each other are more likely to corrode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_series
But, I thought some experience might be helpful to lean on. I am sailing the boat in fresh water only.
Thanks