swing keel for gib-sea 32

[m0ggy]

Have recently bought a gib-sea 32 minus its swing keel. Well I have the plans for a new one, laser cut.
I have been given the option of steel plate or stainless, not sure which type to go for. Size spec is 12mm thick at approx 98kgs.
Any thoughts welcome

Tony

[psk125]

Steel plate is going to rust. In and out of the water. 24/7/365. Even if you paint it.

[maine50]

I had a centerboard made for a tartan 43 a few years ago. I had it made in 316ss which was a few hundred more than 304ss. I wouldn't even think of using steel as it will be a constant maint headache.

[m0ggy]

Great thanks. I just wasn't sure if I had missed some downside of using stainless.
Using ordinary steel is always going to be an ongoing maintenance problem with painting and rusting
Thanks