I'd suggest bronze. It looks like bronze, it works like bronze and it ages like bronze. How many metals can boast all that? (grin)
Seriously, I love working with silicon bronze, and it is one of the best materials for a maritime environment. Strong as steel for most purposes and welds beautifully, needs no finish and lasts practically forever regardless of moisture or salt. It is expensive, unfortunately, but well worth it.
I'd suggest bronze. It
I'd suggest bronze. It looks like bronze, it works like bronze and it ages like bronze. How many metals can boast all that? (grin)
Seriously, I love working with silicon bronze, and it is one of the best materials for a maritime environment. Strong as steel for most purposes and welds beautifully, needs no finish and lasts practically forever regardless of moisture or salt. It is expensive, unfortunately, but well worth it.