As you mentioned the tools used to cut and crimp the terminals are usually carbon steel. During the tooling process some of those iron ions transfer to the tooled item and subsequently rust. If the rig was just replaced I would say that it is most likely that. Most chandleries sell bronze wool which will clean this "rust" right up. The bronze is softer than the stainless so it won't scratch and it won't leave more iron ions to rust in the future. If you're still concerned you can use a high power magnifying glass to examine for pitting or cracks in the metal where the rust was.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Nov 12, 2016 10:58 PM, "Mark McMenamy via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Hello All, Less than a year ago I had the standing rigging replaced on our C&C 25. Recently I noticed some rust on the turnbuckles. Also, there is rust on the lines that runs in a spiral pattern all the way up. I called our local rigger and he offered to take a look, but be's been so busy that I'm still waiting. From what I understand the dyes in the steel can cause this which is no big deal, or it could be a bad batch of steel. Has anyone ever come across this? I wonder how to tell the difference. Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated. I had the rigging replaced at a yard near where we bought the boat which is 150 miles away so we could sail it home which makes things more complicated. Thanks as always, Mark McMenamy Ft Pierce FL C&C 25 "Icicle" _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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