"Richard Casady" wrote in message
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On Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:01:57 -0400, "mmc" wrote:


"Steve Lusardi" wrote in message
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Pete,
The only serious issue with stainless in salt water is crevis corrosion
and as this is not under water, that problem is not severe. However the
big risk is electrolytic corrosion because of the dissililar metals. The
solution is to prevent moisture from migrating along the thread and
becoming an electrolite. To prevent that and allow easy extraction use
an
anti-siedeze compond found in auto supply stores. When using stainless
wood
screws to fasten the fairleads, use a bedding compound around the screws
and under the base.
Steve

I like http://www.tefgel.com/contain.php?param=tefgel_infor when
mixing metals. Common anti-seize is silicone and graphite powder and the
silicone will wash away.

The discussion was deck cleats,fastened with capscrews from below. If
the antiseize is washing away, then Davy Jones Boatyard is doing the
work. Use a bedding compound under the cleats.

Casady
You must have missed the part about galvanic action between s/s and
aluminum. I think all agree about the bedding compound.