Some stainless can turn brownish quickly, if you are not seeing any 'rust', but just a brownish coloring, it is probably ok. Be sure the wire and fittings are in stucurally sound condition, perhaps by going over them completely inspecting as you polish that shine back into it. If you really want it to shine, polish it. Just make sure to inspect it carfully each time you polish, because by polishing you are removeing the evidence of crevice corrosion .
Cheer Up, at least there is no glare of shiny rigging to distract your piloting...
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Brian Duff
BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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