Note that for our boat I buffed the stern plate to a mirror finish when it was off the boat. Same for deck shroud connectors and the more-complicated bow fitting. This made inspection easy and should stave off surface corrosion for lots of years. Hopefully.
Thanks again for great postings with pictures, and such helpful narrative!
Also noted: I have a lot of pure dumb luck in that the shroud fitting with its Navtec below-deck rod is easier to get at on the O-34 model. Also luck that I never have had to withdraw either rod from the large aluminum round bar a the bottom...
Thanks again for great postings with pictures, and such helpful narrative!
Also noted: I have a lot of pure dumb luck in that the shroud fitting with its Navtec below-deck rod is easier to get at on the O-34 model. Also luck that I never have had to withdraw either rod from the large aluminum round bar a the bottom...