How rusty is too rusty for an anchor?

[Bouba]

Galvanising . you guys are missing a trick…get it chrome plated

 

[Refueler]

Just out of interest - I am asking my pal who is Commercial Manager of Metalworks - if there are any Galvanisers around here ... I know its a long long way from OP ..

Turns out - about 3hrs drive from me is a HDG factory that do small and big jobs ... my Pal offered that anytime I need - just give to him and they'll include in their orders ..

Still gonna use Hammerite at present ...

 

[rogerthebodger]

If they were mine I would get them grit blasted then visually inspect and if looks OK get then Galvanizes.

There is a forum member in scotland the does galvanizing . don't know how far they are form Oben

Or look here

Regions Scotland

 

[Neeves]

If they were mine I would get them grit blasted then visually inspect and if looks OK get then Galvanizes.

There is a forum member in scotland the does galvanizing . don't know how far they are form Oben

Or look here

Regions Scotland

Highland Galvanisers, operations in both Cumbernauld and Inverness.

I am sure they will be galvanising the Knox Anchor

Jonathan

In Australian terms Cumbernauld and Inverness are just down the road from Oban.

J

 

[vyv_cox]

I think hammerite is a bit pointless, but my first thought also was hit it with a hammer, if it’s ok after that then it’s ok. Maybe an anode is a better idea than painting which is only going to put paint flakes into the sea

An anode would not help at all. The vast majority of such corrosion takes place in air, not on the seabed. E.g. anode bolts on hulls only rust in the yard.

 

[[193211]]

Galvanising . you guys are missing a trick…get it chrome plated

Gold, surely…

 

[RivalRedwing]

these chaps don't have sites north of the Midlands, but Mr Postie could be brought into play:

Joseph Ash Galvanizing | Steel Protection Experts

The chaps at their Medway site did an anchor for me some time ago at a reasonable rate, The additional challenge with the Spade would be the removal and replacement of the lead.

 

[Neeves]

The additional challenge with the Spade would be the removal and replacement of the lead.

Its really not difficult.

Jonathan