Sta-Lok stud corrosion?

[Brion Toss]

Hi all,
On the one hand I utterly agree that this is not a rig to inspire confidence on an uphill run from Hawaii. But not all 15-year-old rigs are created equal; wire quality, terminal sealant, installation quality, tune, and especially climate are all important factors for wire longevity.
As for that rust, it usually isn't. Rust, I mean. Most often it is other material that has washed down the wires and taken up residence. If it actually is rust, then there might actually be corrosion bubbling away inside the terminal. In extreme cases, you can break that terminal, So have you tried disassembly? If not, do. Please. Heck, you'll have to anyway, because it sounds like the rig should be replaced. But at least you can get motivated by what you find inside.
Oh, and good riggers are rare in Hawaii; let me know if I can make a recommendation.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss