Titanium Chain Plates

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What advantages does Ti have over bronze for most chainplate applications?

It is lighter of course, but for 99.9% of boats the difference can't be significant down low.

It is shiny and stays that way... so I guess if that is important...

But bronze is similar in strength to stainless in the same dimensions. Corrosion is not an issue. And I don't know of any long term fatigue issues.

With a little care, bronze can be worked by pretty much anybody with a bit of knowledge. The overall fabricated cost is similar to stainless. When I have looked at fabricated Ti vs 316 stainless they are NOT that similar in cost.

For the typical cruising boat why Ti? Cache'?