Chain Plate Material

[Storm]

Originally Posted by Douglas

Gee Whiz , Storm ,,, you will not find an answer to your question , better than Brion's .

So we say what is your need to ask for more than what your boatbuilder or marine architect specified to put your boat in successful service ?

It is Important that you question this issue and makes us all more knowledgable , in the research that develops and exposed on this website , to all who want to know ,,,, so we appreciate your question , and hope as you , to resolve , this issue !

The reason I ask the question is that it seems material quality has degraded since the time my boat was originally rigged. While the chain plates may have been 316 Stainless, it seems they were of much higher quality than a lot of todays 316 stainless. Maybe in "the old days" more chromium was added as the mill wanted to be sure the stainless met the specifications.

Also, as time marches on, maybe there are better materials today than 316 stainless, and maybe, some at nearly the same cost as 316 stainless.