Quote Originally Posted by DOCDRS View Post
That's a good point, I'd use the kiss rule and use my time for something else.
You know some of these boats might be in brackish water. As an engineer that works with the US Navy you wouldn't have to worry about it (getting the bolts off) in about a year or 2 as there won't be a plate to worry about if it sees any salt at all.
Really there is no excuse for putting a painted mild steel plate in a bilge and if some people like cool wraps then you have some people who like good designs (316SS plate). So for those that don't mind sanding rust go for it and for those that like things done right, go for it. Then everyone will be happy!