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not another keel nut question

Posted By: amory
Date: 12/31/07 4:32a.m.

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Ok, maybe it is.
I got all the rotten wood out of my keel, and finally managed to expose the shaft of one of the old bolts. I managed to break the washer loose so I can actually see the shaft of the bolt. The threads down under are quite intact, so I plan on replacing the nuts.
Everything I have read, and my eyes tell me that the bolts are mild steel (1975 vintage). So, should I try to match the replacement nuts with mild steel to prevent a galvanic reaction between dissimilar metals, or would 316 stainless be OK. If I need to match, how do I know what kind of steel to buy?

Messages In This Thread

not another keel nut question -- amory -- 12/31/07 4:32a.m.

Tef-Gel -- Allen -- 12/31/07 6:48a.m.

Paint -- Peter -- 12/31/07 7:38a.m.

Also prevents galling -- Craig Cook, C27 Blue Moon -- 12/31/07 9:41a.m.

Te-Gel -- Ryan Haley -- 1/2/08 4:59a.m.

Keel Nuts -- Ryan -- 8/11/09 4:43a.m.

Keel Nuts..... -- SantaCruzChris -- 8/10/09 4:07p.m.

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