I'm in negotiation for buy a catalina 36MKII /1996
But when I'm check the turnbuckle for the standing rigging (TB-4BSC,5BSC make by the cie Garhauer) I'm fell strange about the turnbuckle because is made with brass. Did the the brass have enough power for make that job.
I'm write to the company but i have no return about my question
Anyone can help me about that
I hope you understand because i' m french.
Thanks
Molly,
I have heard of NO failures of any turnbuckles on any C36 boats. Most items from Garhauer on our boats are over-built, and all Garhauer parts come with an unconditional 10 year guarantee. If that is the only "fault" you see with the '96 C36, then buy it right away!
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
Molly
It's not brass. If it was it would be gone by now. It is chrome plated bronze or just plain bronze. Brass does not ever belong on a boat because of galvanic corrosion - it just rots in a saltwater environment. See: [url]http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10...
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)