Sail rig hardware?

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by Kris, Apr 12, 2004.

  1. Kris

    Kris Guest

    hej!

    I recently saw a very well restored sail yacht from 1890, and they
    had used sail hardware that had a very light golden color. The shackles
    etc looked like stainless steel, but they had a very light golden shade
    to them...

    any idea what metal this might be, or some special process to give
    this color to steel? where can I buy hardware with that subtle golden
    color?

    Thanks for any tips.

    kris
     
    Kris, Apr 12, 2004
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    It could be silver bronze or Monel.
     
    gonzo, Apr 13, 2004
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  3. Kris

    Kris Guest

    hej!

    Do you know where one could buy such hardware, made with silver bronze?

    Thanks

    Kris.

     
    Kris, Apr 13, 2004
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  5. gonzo
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    I believe all the bronze sail slides are a silver alloy. Try Wilcox Critteden or Jamestown Distributors.
     
    gonzo, Apr 13, 2004
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