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    Mike, what a great point about the squat!
    But it is so important, carrying gear, to experiment where it's stowed
    --so as not to created a hobby horse effect either. Or plow & squat.

    Miss yer ole Ariel, yet???
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    There must have been some sort of galvanizing on the genuine Bruce.
    The amazing iron this anchor is made with is evidently fairly corrosion
    proof. If you want to spruce up any anchor without galvanizing, which
    for some anchors should be avoided, because the heat process will
    change the temper of some steels...
    try ALUTHANE. It's a moisture cure aluminum filled urethane, that is
    incredibly tenacious, keeps its new look, goes on thin so recoating is
    not a problem. Has a big problem staying liquid after it's open
    moisture being the catalyst.. And cures to look just like galvanize.

    Once open, what remains will get hard. However you can paint it on
    any surface as a sealer/primer. My thought would be to buy a quart
    can from www.epoxyproducts.com with some other guys
    who want to spiff up their hooks. Probably roll it on your rusty chain.

    You can buy zinc-filled paints, they go on thick, and are fine if you
    don't use the anchor much. I'll chip off. Aluthane BONDS.
    Last edited by ebb; 09-23-2017 at 07:52 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ebb View Post
    Miss yer ole Ariel, yet???
    I do indeed. But these little Sea Sprite 23s are fine little sailing vessels as well!

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    Last edited by mbd; 09-22-2017 at 04:20 PM.
    Mike
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