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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 238739" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>The reason SS hardware is used is because fasteners made from steel are inferior for marine use, and will corrode, whether zinc plated or not. That, and it is slightly less reactive than steel when used in dielectric combinations. </p><p></p><p>However, bear in mind that because SS is less reactive, that means it acts as a cathode, and any metal it is attached to (other than SS or a more noble metal than SS) becomes an anode. In fresh water, it may not matter very much. But in salt water, especially if the boat is left in the water, it is very important.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 238739, member: 6937"] The reason SS hardware is used is because fasteners made from steel are inferior for marine use, and will corrode, whether zinc plated or not. That, and it is slightly less reactive than steel when used in dielectric combinations. However, bear in mind that because SS is less reactive, that means it acts as a cathode, and any metal it is attached to (other than SS or a more noble metal than SS) becomes an anode. In fresh water, it may not matter very much. But in salt water, especially if the boat is left in the water, it is very important. [/QUOTE]
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