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Old 24-11-2015, 15:25   #1
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Replacing keel bolts: Which metal is best?
The boat is a Catalina 22, without the smile... yet. The existing bolts are pure rust and should be easy to drill out to a larger size and tap. What's the most appropriate metal for new studs/bolts to mate with the cast iron of the keel?
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