[Rhodes22-list] Question for Chris G (and any others with advice)

[Chris Geankoplis]

Todd,

As I recall I was repairing one that had pulled out and another the was
loose, this as a result of the boat rolling over and "pole vaulting" in
about 15' of water in the Chesapeake Bay in a tornado.  The boat and rig
were fine with the mast sunk in the mud about 13 feet.  The coastguard took
it upon themselves to "right" the boat and that is what pulled out the
stays.
It was necessary to cut with a dremmel (or cutout tool) the area immediatly
below and inboard of each stay through the liner.  I then fitted varnished
teak plaques over the holes so I could inspect them and to cover up the ugly
wounds.  For a couple of the stays I had to strap them to the cabin sides
with backing plates and "T" tangs and carrage bolts.

Hey if anyone has a 1976 Rhodes with these features, it's my old Boat! Any
one out there?

It isn't the prettiest or most elegent fix, but if there are issues with the
chainplates it is the only answer I know of.

Good Luck!
Chris G.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd Zumach" <zoomerzx at gmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 5:32 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Question for Chris G (and any others with advice)


Chris,

Some time ago, you responded to a message that it was easy to inspect or
repair the chain plates.  I have tried searching the archives but have not
found any information about how to inspect them and repair/replace them.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Todd Zumach
Phillips, WI
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