[Public-List] Replacing a mast step

[Gordon Laco via Public-List]

There's no particular strength required but for resistance to compression.   I'd recommend aluminium.  

Gord 426 Surprise 

On 2016-02-23, at 6:58 AM, Michael Nikolich via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> I am replacing my mast step (the casting had cracked by one of the bolt slots). I am having the new one made from plate metal, with a piece or pieces welded on top that are curved to fit into the bottom of the mast.
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> The metal shop was thinking stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance.  Would that be best, or should I stick with aluminum to prevent corrosion issues between it and the aluminum mast and aluminum plate bedded in the deck?
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> Thanks,
> Mike
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> Mike Nikolich
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> Alberg 30 #550
> mike.nikolich550 at gmail.com
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