Chronarch ci4 feedback

[Poolshark]

I found a couple of gently used ci4s at a local place for a steep discount. They look new with no boat rash and have been cleaned and serviced. I popped one open and everything seems good. 

My question is how do these reels compare to the curado 70 as far performance. Are there any known issues with them? 

Will the materials used in this reel hold up to salt water? 

Just thought I'd ask before I bought anything. 

[Jelvas]

 I cannot give you a comparison to the Curado 70 because i haven´t fished the Curado yet, but what i can tell you is that my two Ci4+, after almost 3 years of intensive use, are still performing flawlessly! And yes, i´ve used them in saltwater in a few ocasions without any problem, although i´ve read that there where a few cases of spools being corroted i haven´t experienced that in any of mine, i do washed them after use in the salt tough...

[OnthePotomac]

I have both reels and both are fine reels.  The Chronarch is a little larger than the Curado 70 and both use the same braking system. The 70 hold less line.  I know the new Chronarch MGL has stolen the show from the CI4, but believe me the CI4 is no slouch.  It is a high end Shimano and very smooth. One of mine is a 6.3:1 and the other two are 7.6:1.  My 70's are 8.2:1.  I have not bothered to upgrade the spool bearing in either reels because cleaned and properly lubed they are fine as is.  I service my own reels.

[lmbfisherman]

I have both, the CI4+ is a solid reel.  I didn't get more because I bought Metaniums. If I didn't get my first Met I probably would own more. I own a lot more Chronarch lines from the 50mg to CI4+ and they have never failed me. 

[NHBull]

Don't hesitate on the ci4.

The 70 is good but the ci4 is a notch above.