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mratrie wrote:
> I believe you wrote in an earlier post that you had to replace some
> aluminium rivets w/stainless steel, and that you have not had any
> corrosion problems in 10 years. However, I would point out that you
> still have a "system" that requires maintenance, even though it may
> be minimal.
I should have explained further. When I replaced the rivets, it was the
result of temporarily removing some steps while the mast was pulled to have
other work done. When I reinstalled the steps, I did so with SS rivets, at
the suggestion of my rigger.
Otherwise, zero maintenance.
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Best,
Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
Annapolis, MD
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