I would be interested to know if salt vs fresh water changes the life span of stainless rigging and I suspect it does. My rig looks and functions like new but it has always been in fresh water. Additionally, boats are out of the water 6 months a year in the north. I had a 1981 C&C 36KCB that was dismasted due to the threads on the backstay bolt failing. It’s the double ended bolt. Someone told me it was made of antimony but I have no way of confirming that. I should write something about the dismasting because it didn’t play out as expected or as described by others. As long as the fittings aren’t seized and the hardware looks good inspect it, do a dye test on the fittings and worry about something else. Having had an issue with the backstay bolt replace it if there is any question! Mine was worn more than I knew. Len Mitchell S/V Crazy Legs 1989 C&C 37+ Midland On. |
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