Re: [Paddlewise] aluminum and salt water

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_interlog.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 12:53:02 -0500
Larry Bliven wrote:

> which is why i was curious to see if anyone was making foot sliders from
> stainless steel ...
>
> from the discussion, i speculate (a) that stainless is not used becaues of
> it would be too heavy and maybe cost more than folks are willing to pay .

Stainless steel is not rustproof, only rust resistant.  In a sea water environment
it still rusts, albeit slowly.




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