Stainless ladder considerations and anti-corrosion treatments
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:21 am
I am considering a replacement ladder that looks perfect for me in all but is 304 rather than 316.
What are opinions on using 304 for a ladder that is pretty much always submerged in Salt Water (when actually in the water)?
The boat is normally only in for 3-4 days max over a weekend (on my Buoy) and taken back out and cleaned (and I'm pretty meticulous about cleaning!)
I was looking into treatments like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009H1AMG?re ... _m_5_i_atc
What are your thoughts?
I'd probably considering using something like that even if I got 316.
The X-HD looks best suited for salt water, although perhaps the X or XD might be required for the slider tube?
What are opinions on using 304 for a ladder that is pretty much always submerged in Salt Water (when actually in the water)?
The boat is normally only in for 3-4 days max over a weekend (on my Buoy) and taken back out and cleaned (and I'm pretty meticulous about cleaning!)
I was looking into treatments like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009H1AMG?re ... _m_5_i_atc
What are your thoughts?
I'd probably considering using something like that even if I got 316.
The X-HD looks best suited for salt water, although perhaps the X or XD might be required for the slider tube?