squonk 41,040 #27 Posted December 14, 2021 There are different grades of stainless hardware. Been like that forever.18-8 is mildly magnetic and will rust some over time as opposed to 316. Doesn't matter what country supplies it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,976 #28 Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: There are different grades of stainless hardware. Been like that forever.18-8 is mildly magnetic and will rust some over time as opposed to 316. Doesn't matter what country supplies it. As I boat owner, power, sail, row, large and small for the last 50 years on the gulf coast (salt water) trust me spend the extra bucks on the 316 SS . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
