Steel Keel Pin

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Hello fellow sailors, I brought my 1973 Catalina 22ft to the boatyard for Keel Repair. The keel was really loose and I don't have the facilities to lift 500lbs. So, Catalina Direct has keel kit which includes brass keel pin and stainless steel bushing. The boat will be achored in saltwater. The boatyard wants to fabricate the keel pin and bushing out of steel themselves. Using steel seems too corrosive for that critical area. It's not like a small boatyard, but is just seems odd they don't use brass/stainless. I told them to hold off on work until I get some feedback. Comments welcome, thanks in advance.
 
Jun 2, 2004
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- - Pennsylvania lake
Another question.

A manufacturer or supplier would make more money if they made the pin from steel but, they don't. Wonder why they don't need the extra money!
 
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