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Short stay chain plates
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:08 pm
by Kassf
We've got short stay chain plates in the salon showing stress/cracks. Has anyone else encountered this? We were only on the ocean for a day and the surveyor didn't notice this ( only have had the boat since May).
Thanks
Re: Short stay chain plates
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:25 pm
by GaryWizard
My port chainplate broke on ther crossing from the BVIs to St Martin. I had 2 fabricated to replace the broken one & the starboard side as well. These are very difficult to check in a regular rigging inspection.
Re: Short stay chain plates
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:06 am
by thinwater
Sounds to me like a little redesign may be in order. Perhaps something is misaligned or undersized. Pictures?
Re: Short stay chain plates
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:09 am
by Kassf
Thanks all, we ended up replacing the two rods and chain plates in the salon with stronger plates. Should be ok now. Thanks for your replies!
Kass