3/4 inch treaded rod

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    1983 Hunter 34 threaded rod (3/4" s.s.) snapped at chain plate anchor

    problem defined: Where 3/4” S.S. Rod meets the chain plate anchor, rod snapped (Tensile stress ) from the load of the standing rigging on about 25 knots of wind. Upon examination, it was clear that the s.s. Rod had corroded through more than 50% of the full diameter. (see photos)...