Alpha One - Stainless Upper Steering Pin or Not?

[76SeaRay]

I have seen a lot of discussion about changing to stainless but I have also seen a lot of comments about stainless pins not fitting correctly or the threads for the retainer nut don't engage properly. My old pin is in pretty good shape. Its not worn really at all except maybe a little bit of wear on the top of the pin, and although light rust, nothing that a good cleaning wouldn't fix. I will only be in salt water a couple of times per year and then only a few days to a week at a time. The grounding system is being completely redone new. So, is it really worth it to replace the pin I have given its good condition? Oh, this is the square pin...

 

[Scott06]

Post a picture if there is no wear where the steering lever clamps on and the shaft seal surface is clean and nit pitted u can reuse it.
i think some of the stainless shafts may be problem prone I've heard good things about the ones from NuWave marine in nj , i think they are like $100.

 

[76SeaRay]

I will shoot a few pics and post later tonight..

 

[76SeaRay]

Finally got around to getting some pics... To me this looks fine so I am thinking its not worth the potential problem that some of the stainless pins seem to have...

 

[tank1949]

Finally got around to getting some pics... To me this looks fine so I am thinking its not worth the potential problem that some of the stainless pins seem to have...
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Cup brush it, then OSPHO and then good primer and top coat. Yours are nicer than my Bravos.

 

[76SeaRay]

Great, thanks.. The steering arm looks like it was replaced at one time.. In fact, the whole transom plate is very clean with no corrosion at all..

 

[tank1949]

Great, thanks.. The steering arm looks like it was replaced at one time.. In fact, the whole transom plate is very clean with no corrosion at all..

Maybe fresh water boat???

 

[Scott06]

I agree id go ahead and use that, just polish the seal surface with some Emory cloth

 

[76SeaRay]

I don't know the history of the boat but it came from Colorado so likely all fresh water.... Yup, will reuse the one I have and just clean it up...