How ya been Brian? Ya, nickel plating would look good, almost like 
  chrome! Might look into that.
  I think nickel plating would still need a protective coating for salt 
  water operations.
  Anybody know of a good clear coat for salt water? 
  How's your sub doing? Got any new pictures? Let me know the hext time 
  you're up here, lunch is on me. Frank D.