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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 20-02-2018, 20:11
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Posted By Compass790
Re: Stainless or Galvanized Anchor

I'd use 2205 if I could get it at the same price as i got the 316L at $$ 0.00. Havent ever welded 2205 tho so cant comment on the weldability.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 20-02-2018, 03:09
Replies: 60
Views: 16,494
Posted By Compass790
Re: Stainless or Galvanized Anchor

agree with you that stainless is not at its best permanently immersed, been there done that. But we are not talking about keel bolts here. Dont care where you are. Just care have you tried 316L ss...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-02-2018, 22:03
Replies: 60
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Posted By Compass790
Re: Stainless or Galvanized Anchor

I used 316L, Have been making anchors for over 25 years & my own anchor warp swivels, no failures. All outa the same material. You dont have to polish the heck out of it. The sand does that for you...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-02-2018, 12:55
Replies: 60
Views: 16,494
Posted By Compass790
Re: Stainless or Galvanized Anchor

I like stainless because it's stainless but I made my own so didnt have the sticker shock to contend with. Bent the shank almost in a U in a storm ( nearest wind gauge disintegrated @ 93knts ) anchor...
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