On 5/17/2014 11:14 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 17 May 2014 03:33:32 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:

Yesterday I was on the Legend website where they have a chat function.
I asked the rep about the snaps and she confirmed that they were indeed stainless steel.
She then asked if I had any other concerns.
I felt chatty so I informed her about the corrosion problem... not really expecting to much back.
She went right to the warranty manager and quoted him as saying salt water corrosion was an unpredictable process and not really a warranty problem. He also stated they didn't recommend their boats be used in salt water.
First I heard of this and no where have I seen this in writing nor did the dealer mention it.
They did say to forward pictures of the blisters and they would consult with the dealer on what to do.
Looks like I may be looking for a good Jewish lawyer.

Make sure they are really stainless (scratch it and see if there is
brass under the shiny part). Then see what grade they are. Are they
magnetic (more like 304) or non-magnetic (the 316 end)
316 snaps, installed with TefGel will be your best bet.

I have an aluminum boat that has lived it's whole life in salt water.
I can show you pictures of a couple different stainless grades and how
they react with the aluminum.

These are 18-8 bolts
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/SS%20aluminum%20bolts.jpg

That white stuff is what is bonding his screws to the aluminum. #6 or #8
screws are easily broken, especially when bedded in thick aluminum. He's
got a job on his hands.