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by jwilkerson
Jul 31st, '23, 10:43
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: Replacing outboard mount on CD26
Replies: 4
Views: 968

Re: Replacing outboard mount on CD26

Thanks both for the replies. Is galvanic corrosion a problem when using marine aluminum angle brackets with stainless fasteners? Using fiberglass for the angle brackets is an interesting idea. Are there any drawbacks to using that over metal? There's a lumberyard nearby where I should be able to fin...
by jwilkerson
Jul 29th, '23, 17:21
Forum: Cape Dory Project Descriptions & Project Photos
Topic: Replacing outboard mount on CD26
Replies: 4
Views: 968

Replacing outboard mount on CD26

I'm looking to replace this old corroded outboard mount on my CD26 and I'm wondering what materials I should use. Is 316 stainless steel the best for the fasteners and brackets? Would a metal fabricator be able to reproduce the old brackets so that I can avoid drilling new holes? Is marine plywood a...