[Rhodes22-list] Table Base Corrosion

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Dont buy the cheap zinc RV table bases but instead get a proper marine one in stainless steel.  Its worth every penny.

Bob

> On May 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com> wrote:
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> There are a number of styles and types to choose from.  The older boats have a recessed post receiver, not do good in the cockpit as it collects water and bugs.   The newer style is a surface mounted option that does not penetrate the floor or deck.  Voilier Yachts will be posting both options to their parts page so that you can better understand the options.  https://www.voilieryachts.com/shop
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 11:14 AM
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> I got mine through an RV web site. Let me see if I can find it. rob ________________________________
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org>> on behalf of Richard Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com<mailto:ric at stottarchitecture.com>>
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Table Base Corrosion
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> Does anyone have a source for better quality table base plates?
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> If I recall, the majority of those available are a different size/diameter that the posts on our boats.
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>>> On May 23, 2019, at 10:16 AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <Roger_Pihlaja at msn.com<mailto:Roger_Pihlaja at msn.com>> wrote:
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>> I think the original table bases are chrome plated bronze.  The table base in the photo looks like Zamak, which is an alloy of zinc, aluminum, copper, and magnesium.  Zamak is not rated for salt water service.  Zamak and stainless steel will bimetallic corrode very quickly.  You would have been better off using galvanized fasteners.
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>> It looks like an inexpensive replacement part and not the original. I have purchased these for the cockpit base and they last one season.
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>>> On May 22, 2019, at 8:10 PM, Chris on LBI <cknell at vt.edu<mailto:cknell at vt.edu>> wrote:
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>>> I have a question for you experienced owners out there.
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>>> I installed a brand-new table base (the metal receptacle in the
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>>> floor) in the cabin at the beginning of last season (June 2018). A
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>>> few days ago I noticed that it appeared to be very corroded. It began
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>>> to fall apart as I removed it. The screws holding the base are
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>>> stainless; they are screwed into the wood floor of the cabin, the
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>>> carpet on the cabin floor is a synthetic of some sort. I had a plastic cover on the base for the past year.
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>>> Is the severe corrosion caused because of the contact between the
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>>> stainless screws and the (probably) zinc plated table base? If not,
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>>> what would you suspect to be the cause?
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>>> Please see the attached photo:
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>>> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t902/Table_Base_Bottom.j
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>>> Thanks,
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