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Inspecting Standing Rigging
noexpert wrote:
Are solid stainless steel rods any less vulnerable? What alloy is used for major standing rigging; there must be some less prone to chloride/stress attack, or? I worked with some higher than 316 plus extra titanium alloy(32?) for seawater boiler; it was a much better choice than regular 316. I am not sure if this alloy is being offered in steel rope shape. Any one knows more about it? thanks Most sailboat rigging is 304. Some is 316 but it's a bit weaker than 304 (about 10%). Rod rigging is usually Nitronic 50. More corrosion resistance but no warning of failure like broken strands. About twice the cost of wire rope so it's restricted to racing boats Evan Gatehouse |
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