Black Panther 1,584 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 There's a half round metal strip around the hull either brass or bronze??? Some screws need replacing, but Burnsco don't stock them, where can i get them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S.M.U. 15 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Usually brass, both available ex-stock Fosters Westhaven. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
180S 20 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Usually brass, both available ex-stock Fosters Westhaven.The last 2” CS brass screws I bought from Fosters cost me $23 each ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 392 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hope you kept the invoice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 as above, naval bronze for wet salt water use, if at all possible ... stainless steel, brass, bronze are all alloys some modern versions of all 3 alloys have been developed for marine use and should be fine, if you can find them but just buying/using the cheapest stuff that looks 'right' can work out badly if it wasn't developed for 'marine use' Aluminium makes brass stronger and more corrosion-resistant. Aluminium also causes a highly beneficial hard layer of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) to be formed on the surface that is thin, transparent and self-healing. Tin has a similar effect and finds its use especially in seawater applications (naval brasses). Combinations of iron, aluminium, silicon and manganese make brass wear and tear resistant.[9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Always use silicon bronze screws from the US or Great Britain to fix on your Brass rubbing strip , as brass screws are for indoor household use and have the strength of cheese. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 The newish AES shop next to Burnsco at GH has an amazing selection of stuff like that including hard to find non standard items. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,584 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks. I e been meaning to stop by and see what is in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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