On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of the state in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. This ruling allows the state to begin taxing remote sales via their economic nexus laws. Since the ruling, more than 40 states enacted economic nexus laws of their own.

Since then, based on number of transaction or dollar thresholds, we are now obligated to collect sales tax (also called remote tax) on behalf of other states, even if we do not physically reside there. If your order is taxable based on your state's remote tax laws, the tax amount will show on the check out page.

Link here for more information: https://www.avalara.com/us/en/learn/guides/state-by-state-guide-economic-nexus-laws.html

Unfortunately the database of this kind of information is very scattered among the boat manufacturers and not readily shared. Parts used in boat production of a specific model year can vary between models and can even change mid-way. What we can do is get any and all measurements needed to ensure the part will fit in the space you're trying to install it. If you need historical data, we would suggest reaching out to the boat manufacturer directly.

Stainless Steel and Corrosion Resistance

Contrary to the name stainless and being the most corrosion-resistant metal, all stainless steel does indeed rust if not properly maintained. Especially in the extremely harsh marine environment of saltwater.

Crevice Corrosion

One of the most common culprits of corrosion on stainless steel is crevice corrosion. You've probably seen it before if you've left a tin can in your stainless steel sink, and a ring of rust formed underneath overnight.

Stainless steel forms a protective layer by interacting with oxygen to form a protective layer called chromium oxide, and to form that, it needs oxygen. Tight areas where airflow is restricted, the remaining locked up oxygen gets used by interacting with stainless, and once its depleted is when corrosion will start to show. The good news is that it's just surface level and is easy to clean.

The only way to prevent crevice corrosion is to either completely open up the area to allow free flowing oxygen, or to use properly bedding compound to close up that area. These 2 fixes may not always be possible with certain products.

One instance where you'll need to really maintain your stainless steel properly is with ladders. Telescoping ladders are particularly susceptible to crevice corrosion, so be sure to wash down your ladder with clean water after every use.

Crevice Corrosion Resources:

• https://www.nace.org/resources/general-resources/corrosion-basics/group-1/crevice-corrosion
• http://www.ssina.com/corrosion/crevice-pitting.html

Choosing an appropriate anchor roller is more about fit with the desired anchor.

First, start with the size and type of boat then and what conditions the anchor will be used. The best anchor varies with bottom type (sand, rock, mud, seaweed, etc.)

Second, choose an anchor roller to fit that anchor type.

When fitting an anchor to a roller:

The roller should assist in flipping the anchor the correct direction if twisted.

Help to prevent the anchor from damaging the stem of the boat.

It should hold securely once retrieved. Note: if a windlass is used, a chain stop or other secondary device should be used to secure the anchor.

We recommend bedding all hardware with a marine grade adhesive/sealant. Depending on your mounting surface, either polyurethane, polysulfide, or silicone will be appropriate. Bedding helps fill gaps or uneven surfaces between the hardware and the surface of your boat, which prvents moisture and contamination from being trapped at the edges of the part.

For applications which require silicone, look for brands such as Silka, Boatlife, or FixTech (FixTech Fix 8 is available for purchase here).

Factors such as the structure of where you're installing our hardware, the material, the material thickness, fastener location, can all change the type of fastener (self-tapping screw vs machine screw) or length of the fastener you may require. In order to give our customer the best prices available, we're unable to stock all varities of fasteners that each person might uniquely need. Please visit a local hardware store or a company that specializes in fasteners to find the best fit.

For the proper installation for your specific boat and hardware, we recommend consulting with a local yard so they can visually see and help assess your unique situation.

List of preferred vendors:

• McMaster-Carr
• The Home Depot
• Lowe's
• Harbor Freight
• Ace Hardware
• Marsh Fasteners

Marine Depot Direct strives to do the right thing and continue to be a responsible distributor.

While no changes have been made to our products and although the Prop 65 label is only required by California, we are labeling all Prop 65 items regardless of their intended destination.

So as part of California's Right to Know you will see Prop 65 warnings on some of our product packaging in our catalog and on our web site.

⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

California Prop 65 is nothing new; it was enacted in 1986 for California only. It’s intent was to protect drinking water sources from being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Since its inception it has grown to include approximately 1000 chemicals many of which are found in common household items.

These labeled products fall into into three categories as pertains to Prop 65: Those containing brass and those containing PVC PVC, commonly used in wiring products contains vinyl chloride. Both of these substances are listed as chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

For additional information on Prop 65 see www.P65Warnings.ca.gov