I agree with Josh, that is just iron deposited from an unfortunate incident. Sand it off, and go to a grit you are happy with, and soak it with something acidic to remove surface iron, a poor man's passivation. You can then polish it if you like. I am sure it is fine.
Bill Coleman C&C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 10:28 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Aaron Rouhi Subject: Stus-List Forestay Stem Fitting / Chainplate Replacement I came came back from a nice day of sailing in great winds and decent weather (usual for Chesapeake in July) and was washing down the hull when I noticed that the Forestay Stem Fitting / Chainplate is not looking so good. Here is a picture: http://i.imgur.com/sjBAFoy.jpg Not sure how I missed this... Anyhow, It needs to be replaced. The Stem Plate is bolted through and they are all accessible. Has anyone does this before? Do you have a machine shop in Annapolis area that you have used before (besides Kato)? Here is another picture of the setup: http://i.imgur.com/OmUdstE.jpg Cheers, Aaron R. Admiral Maggie, 1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540 Annapolis, MD
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