Both are rated for salt water use, and are reasonably hard. The aluminum bronze (954) should wear better, but you won't wear it out whichever of those alloys you choose. I would go with the one that is easiest to obtain.
Steve Thomas ----- Original Message ----- From: tom via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: tom Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 13:44 Subject: Stus-List Rudder shaft collar for 35-3 Hello all, Having not found a replacement, we are fabricating a new rudder shaft collar at a local machine shop for our C&C 35-3. What bronze alloy material to use comes to question It has been narrowed to 2 different alloys, either #954 or #655. Does anyone know what the original material was, or can comment on these bronze alloys for use as a rudder shaft collar? Thanks, Tom Oryniak New Jersey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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