[Douglas]

I agree with Joe , as 10 years life in tropical waters , most knowledgable surveyors report to replace all SS structural fittings, after 10 years ! They know their business , and hedge their opinions on the safe side .

My personal findings when purchasing a BCC in Honolulu , was that upon close rigging inspection , I found "spider-web" like corrosion cracks under the SS toggles at the pin holes on the SS chainplates, ouch ! Yes , I replaced those C/P's before sailing to Neah Bay, WA . These cracks were not visable when the toggles were in place, or even when the toggles were removed ,,,, it took polishing the C/P's to mirror finish to see them in the sunlight .

I too have Sta-Loks and have been re-using them , but they too have a service life , and need a detailed inspection before re-using them .

Good Luck ,,,, S/V Calliste , Douglas .