Broken Strut on a 1983 C&C 30 mk1

Jun 18, 2017
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C&C C&C 30 mk1 Tampa, FL USA
Inspection reveals that it is stainless, not bronze and had been welded...Is this original? or jury rigged by a previous owner? Can it safely be repaired or should it be replaced? ....if replaced what are the specs of the replacement?