Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: replating rod holders
Posted by j taylor on 01/29/10 - 5:58 PM
#1
I was wondering since Im restoring my outrage and have the original rod holders that have become weathered. Should I brush/file them down and refinish or just purchase new ones? I was told that their bronze plated with chrome.I would like it to stay original but whats the cost of replating?
Posted by gigem on 01/29/10 - 7:39 PM
#2
Take them to a chrome shop and get a bid. It isn't too expensive...
Posted by Joe Kriz on 01/29/10 - 7:49 PM
#3
The price of plating has gone up considerably in the last several years.
Even Lee's Tackle company thinks so as they stopped carrying the chromed over brass rod holders.
I was fortunate enough to buy a pair of chromed over brass rod holders for my Outrage 18' from Lee's a couple of years ago before they dropped them from their catalog.
Now it appears all they have is the Stainless Steel versions.
http://www.leetackle.com/flushmount.htmlmount.html
I don't think I would mind the SS if that was the only choice.
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 01/30/10 - 7:02 AM
#4
From what I heard, plating prices have risen in the past yrs due to enviromental issues.
Posted by modenacart on 01/30/10 - 8:53 AM
#5
For something that's not going to see a lot of wear, stainless steel is a good substitute.