Re: [Paddlewise] Deck Reinforcing - Metal corrosion

From: Leander <Leander_at_worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 19:37:15 -0400
At 12:41 PM 28-05-99 -0700, Dave Kruger wrote:
...snipped...
>overkill for a fishing pole mount.  You should avoid encapsulating the
>stainless -- it requires access to oxygen to remain relatively
stain-free. ...snipped...
> Aluminum will corrode more rapidly than SS in a marine environment.  

Along those lines, there is  a very good  book titled "Metal Corrosion in
Boats" by Nigel Warren, which has more information than you knew existed about
various metals and their use, especially in sea water.  It's only about 200
pages, and is well worth the $25 price tag.  I'm only part-way through it, but
know it will be read several times, and referred to often, before buying
equipment or making changes. 
  This information may be old hat for some, but for me, it is very
enlightening, especially as the author discusses the metals with details on
different alloy grades and numbers, with which uses are best for each grade,
and which are suitable or unsuitable for marine use.
  For those interested, it was published by Sheridan House Inc in 1998; the
book's ISBN number is 1-57409-054-2.
  Regards,
Leander
Leander_at_worldnet.att.net 
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