I just checked the Spares Co. and found the F47/3 in ss only.
My 47 Rapide required a new F47/3 as the old steel one was cracked part way through and hanging together by a bit of skin! This was not long after bouncing down the Sulby Straight wot, amongst other silly adventures.
I replaced it and the rear bolt assembly with the club ss versions. Those have been in place for twelve years now.
I removed them last winter in order to do some headwork. Both look as new.
My experience with SS fasteners, going back to Marine work in the 70s, has been very good.
Glen
My 47 Rapide required a new F47/3 as the old steel one was cracked part way through and hanging together by a bit of skin! This was not long after bouncing down the Sulby Straight wot, amongst other silly adventures.
I replaced it and the rear bolt assembly with the club ss versions. Those have been in place for twelve years now.
I removed them last winter in order to do some headwork. Both look as new.
My experience with SS fasteners, going back to Marine work in the 70s, has been very good.
Glen
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