[Alberg30] Details on Mast Beam Repair fitting

[George Dinwiddie]

Well, there has to be some moisture (or something equivalent) for the 
ion transfer that results in the corrosion.  I think that if you keep
the beam dry, you won't have any significant problems.  Painting it 
will also help, as well as make it look better.

 - George

> R.C. Alley said:
> 
> I have to take issue with Mike on this one; corrosion due to dissimilar
> metals will occur any time the metals are in contact; the corrosion will
> simply happen more slowly in a dry(er) environment.  There are several
> things you can do, none of them good--like use nylon washers and bushings to
> separate the metals, or use a corrosion inhibitor.  In any case, the
> aluminum will corrode visibly first.  The stainless will also corrode--but
> you will have trouble seeing it.

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